A fire at a warehouse in Poole has caused a significant smoke cloud over the area this afternoon. Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed while the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service works to control the fire.
Authorities have issued warnings due to the smoke plume and advised people to avoid the area around Poole Quay where traffic congestion has increased. Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council have alerted residents to stay cautious following the industrial site fire in Poole.
The warehouse is heavily engulfed in flames as reported by DWFRS, with a visible smoke plume over Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge. The public, including drivers, are urged to steer clear of the affected area.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to the fire at West Quay Road, Poole, involving an industrial warehouse. Approximately 35 firefighters are on-site battling the blaze, with support from an aerial ladder platform from Westbourne and a water carrier from Ringwood.
A safety cordon has been set up in the West Street area of Hamworthy, causing traffic delays in the vicinity. West Street is blocked in both directions, leading to traffic queues from Poole town center through Lower Hamworthy to Blandford Road. Emergency services advise avoiding the area if possible, and local residents are urged to keep windows and doors closed.
Road closures have been implemented due to the fire on West Quay Road in Poole, with Dorset Police assisting in managing the situation. The industrial warehouse fire has prompted the deployment of around 35 firefighters, using additional equipment to combat the blaze.
Residents near the fire site are cautioned by the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to maintain closed doors and windows as a safety measure against the smoke plume. The incident has caused disruptions on West Quay Road in Poole.
