BirchwoodTouristPark

A family-run touring Caravan and Camping site in Wareham Forest, Dorset.

[Snow Watch @snowwatchGB]

I'm sure most of you are aware by now that a strong northerly wind will develop Sunday night into Monday bringing heavy snowfall to northern and central Scotland. Potential for a few wintry showers in Northern and Eastern England too. Quite the shock to the system! #uksnow

[BirchwoodTouristPark @birchwoodTP]

@CaravansKids @rob3047 @CampAndCaravan @DorsetDogPhoto Yes we're open all year.... Getting booked for new year but a few spaces left and more spaces for Christmas! 🎄

[BirchwoodTouristPark @birchwoodTP]

@CaravansKids @rob3047 @CampAndCaravan Please give us a call or email as we will try to accommodate (even at short notice) if we can.... It's just because of the covid situation we have a five day in advance recommendation 👍

[Visit Dorset @DorsetTourism]

On holiday in Dorset? If you become unwell here's how you can access local medical services whilst away from home.

[DWFireControl @DWFireControl]

This message can't be shared enough...please refrain from having BBQs, campfires & controlled burns whilst the fire risk and escalation risk is so extremely high. It's overwhelming how quickly these can spread out of control in the hot, dry conditions that we have at the moment.

[DWFireControl @DWFireControl]

Despite now entering day 10 at #WarehamForset, we have attended 8 Fires in the Open during the night, some of which were caused by disposable BBQ's in bins. Again, please, DO NOT have a BBQ unless its in your own garden at home.

[DWFireControl @DWFireControl]

POLITE REMINDER TO ANYONE PLANNING ON VISITING WAREHAM FOREST - PLEASE DON'T!!

There is no public access at this time whilst we are still dealing with the fire there.

#warehamforest #warehamforestfire #Dorset #Wildfire

@BBCDorset @Bournemouthecho @DWFireRescue @dorsetpolice

[Ringwood Fire Station @RingwoodFire]

🚨 Our HVP Crew have now been working round the clock 24/7 for the past 5 days supplying vital water supplies to the Wareham Forest Fire in Dorset.

The HVP (High Volume Pump) pumps water over long distances providing a continuous water supply where Hydrants are not available.

[Swanage Fire Station @DWFRSSwanageStn]

Yesterday a firefighting helicopter arrived from our colleagues from Wales and its being deployed again today.

This is the first time a helicopter has been used in the county to help fight a fire.

The fire has been upgraded to 25 pumps again today because of the high winds.

[DWFireControl @DWFireControl]

Come on guys, do we really need to tell you to stay away from a forest fire? This is not only for your safety, but for that of our crews who are already working very hard in arduous conditions. Help us out by staying away, thank you.
#WarehamForest #DWFRS #fire

[Greatest Hits Radio South Coast News @GHR_SouthCoast]

NEWS: Strong winds have caused the #Wareham Forest fire to flare up again. 150 firefighters are back tackling the flames on around 200 hectares of heath and woodland at Sugar Hill. #warehamforest

[Andy Elliott @WildfireTacAd]

A short video of the Wareham Forest Fire from Monday. I responded in my Wildfire Tactical Advisor Role with @DWFireRescue. It has been a terrible incident, but great partner working with @ForestryEngland @BCPCouncil @DorsetCouncilUK @nationaltrust @FireResilience and others.

[Swanage Fire Station @DWFRSSwanageStn]

🚨12:07🚨

16P4 mobilised to assist with damping down at Wareham Forest.

As you can see from the pictures taken by our Land Rover crew today, there’s still a lot to do.

#swanage #dorset #dwfrs #wareham #warehamforest #warehamforestfire

[Dorset Heaths Partnership @DorsetHeaths]

1/2 We, like many others are utterly heartbroken at the huge loss of wildlife in #Wareham Forest yesterday.

This is a small selection of the many creatures that will have lost their lives in the #wildfire. Many would have had young or eggs that would have been unable to escape.

[Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service @DWFireRescue]

❗️Update❗️Around 50 firefighters have been at #WarehamForest overnight but we’ll be scaling back up today. There are still lots of #fireengines, about five miles of hose laid out and hotspots can flare up with little to no warning so PLEASE help us by staying away. #thankyou

[Greatest Hits Radio South Coast News @GHR_SouthCoast]

NEWS: A satellite image has revealed the extent of the #Wareham Forest fire in #Dorset was bigger than first thought. The flames burned 190 hectares of heath and woodland. @ForestryEngland says it could take decades for the habitat to recover.

[Dorset Police @dorsetpolice]

#LatestNews - Detectives working with @DWFireRescue to investigate the cause of a forest fire near Wareham are appealing for anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Contact 101, quoting occurrence number 55200070290. https://t.co/QEgyF0NeuR

[Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service @DWFireRescue]

Our #firefighters are working extremely hard in very warm conditions at #WarehamForest. We’ll be on scene for the next few days making sure all the hotspot have been extinguished. Another serious reminder to all about the importance of #firesafety on our beautiful countryside.

[@DWFRSDaveAdamson @DWFRSDaveAdams1]

🚨Major Incident Update - crews remain on scene throughout the evening at Wareham Forest. Tough conditions and crews working extremely hard with @ForestryComm @DWFRSCraigBaker @DWFRSTimGray @DWFireRescue @DWFireControl and almost every station in Dorset & Wiltshire.

[Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service @DWFireRescue]

❗️Wareham Forest road closure update:❗️The A35 at #BereRegis has now been reopened.

We are still advising people to avoid the area and to find an alternative route where possible.

#fire #firefighting #wareham #dorset #fireengine #staysafe