Ferndown fire crew ask people to avoid Parley Common as fire breaks out

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently advising people to avoid the Parley Common area of Ferndown after a large fire broke out.

Multiple fire engines are attending to the blaze, which is just south of Ferndown Golf Club and north east of Parley Cross.

It’s believed the fire started around 4pm and the emergency services are expected to be in attendance into the evening.

The Ferndown crew tweeted: “We’re currently dealing with a heath fire at Parley Common and will be here some time. Please avoid the area.”

Photo credit: DWFRS

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