A31 closed as firefighters tackle ‘devastating’ New Forest blaze sparked by vehicle fire

Flames engulfed the vehicle before spreading to the central reservation and nearby heathland

The New Forest heathland is home to a number of rare species.

The New Forest heathland is home to a number of rare species.

A LORRY fire broke out on Sunday evening and spread into the New Forest, causing significant disruption to a major road. The blaze meant that the A31 near Ringwood had to be closed in both directions - here's everything you need to know about the latest. Is the A31 still closed? The A31 remains closed...

More than 20 fire engines tackle heathland blaze after A31 vehicle fire spreads  lbc.co.uk

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The authorities said no residential zone was currently under threat.