A FIRE crew was called to a lay-by in the area of Ibberton Hill last night (February 3) after a van was reported as being on fire.
A crew from Sturminster Newton Fire Station arrived at the scene at 10.33pm, where the van was said to be “well alight”.
“Due to runoff from the fire and potential damage to the road, the local highway authority was requested to attend,” a spokesperson said.
“However, thanks to the crew’s quick action using small tools and an environmental pack, damage and spread were kept to a minimum.”
The fire was extinguished by firefighters in breathing apparatus using one hose reel jet and one thermal imaging camera.
The crew returned to the station shortly before 2am.
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