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Forest fire severely damages woodland area

Curtis LancasterSouth of England
News imageHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service A burnt out wooded area with a a lot of burnt out treesHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
The fire service said about five hectares was severely damaged

More than 60 firefighters have tackled a forest fire in the New Forest.

Hampshire fire service was called to the blaze between Ashurst and Deerleap just after 15:30 BST on Sunday.

Crews were supported by colleagues from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, bringing the fire under control by 20:41 BST.

Firefighters confirmed about five hectares of woodland had been severely damaged and they worked with Forestry England to monitor the site overnight.

News imageHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service A crumpled up disposable BBQ among sticks on the burnt floor.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
The fire service said a number of discarded disposable BBQs were found at the scene

The fire service said the cause was not known but a number of discarded disposable BBQs, which are banned in the New Forest, were found throughout the area.

Six fire engines have remained at the scene to deal with a number of hot spots.

It comes after firefighters from Ringwood Fire Station were called to a fire in the open off Braggers Lane, Bransgore in the New Forest, at 03:11 on Saturday.

News imageRingwood Fire Station A dark image of a fire in a wooded area at night.Ringwood Fire Station
Firefighters were called to a blaze in Bransgore on Saturday
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