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An evacuation center has opened for residents evacuated from their homes at Canford Heath.
People have been told to avoid the area as fire crews battle a raging heat fire on the land.
Many already in their homes, have been told to shut their windows and doors.
Police have been using a helicopter tannoy to order people from the heath.
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The evacuation center has been opened at Ashdown Leisure Centre.
Dorset Police is assisting with this incident and Ashdown Leisure Center is being opened as a local evacuation center for anyone unable to access their homes https://t.co/JP94kOAMbE
— Dorset Police (@dorsetpolice) April 23, 2022
Roads have been closed around the area as fire crews attempt to extinguish the blaze.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said in an update: “A large number of our resources are still in attendance.
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“With several road closures in place, we are still advising the public to avoid the area. #AshdownLeisureCentre has been opened as a local evacuation point for anyone who is unable to access their homes.”
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