Crews leave warehouse near quay after blaze

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Watch: The fire was tackled near the Twin Sails Bridge

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Firefighters have left a warehouse after a fire tore through its roof.

The blaze on West Quay Road near Poole Quay in Dorset saw about 35 firefighters sent on Wednesday shortly after 11:20 BST.

It caused a large smoke plume, with those in the area urged to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution. Several roads were also closed.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said following an inspection at about 20:00 no hotspots had been found and crews had now left the scene. The cause is believed to be accidental due to an electrical fault.

Building with flames coming from its roof and a large, black smoke plume.Image source, DWFRS
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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said there had been no reported injuries

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