A large fire continues to burn on Canford Heath, on the outskirts of Bournemouth, forcing neighbouring people to flee.

Canford Heath is a heathland reserve in Poole, Dorset. Canford Way, the road adjacent to the heath, has been closed indefinitely while firemen battle the wildfire. The fire has extended down to the roundabout, and emergency crews have cordoned off a section of the road.

Twitter user, Andy Whiting, tweeted: “Sad to see quite an extensive fire on Canford Heath.

“This is as well as the tragic effect on the wildlife.

“It must be concerning that the flames are quite close to the housing estate.”

The fire is blowing dense smoke down into a residential neighbourhood near the heath.

Residents living near the heath have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

Some residents living in close proximity to the heath have been evacuated as a precaution.

Canford Heath Neighbourhood Watch tweeted: “Fire on the heath.

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“Fire Rescue in attendance.

“Please avoid the heathland.

“Try to keep doors and windows closed where possible and keep animals inside.

“Stay safe.”

Dorset Police tweeted: “Dorset Police is assisting with this incident and Ashdown Leisure Centre is being opened as a local evacuation centre for anyone unable to access their homes.”

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