New Forest fire live: Flames rage as A31 drivers told 'leave if you want to live'

A massive wildfire is raging in the New Forest after a vehicle fire spread to dry heathland with plumes of choking smoke visible for miles around

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published August 10, 2026 7:53am Updated August 10, 2026 7:54am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video New Forest is on high alert after a lorry fire spread to the dry heathland along the A31, forcing fami

A major wildfire has broken out near the A31 in Hampshire, with more than 20 fire engines battling the blaze. The road is closed in both directions and the closure is expected to continue into Monday.