Aerial video shows wildfire at nature reserve

Aerial video footage shows a large fire that broke out at a nature reserve.

Firefighters have been tackling two fires on heathland at nature reserves in Poole, Dorset.

The drone footage shows the first, at Upton Heath, that broke out shortly before 23:45 BST and covered over 37 acres (15 hectares).

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the Upton Heath fire had been surrounded.

The fire service said relief crews were being brought in at Upton Heath with further support from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service.

It added an inspection to establish where firefighting needed to continue was being carried out.

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