Crews leave warehouse near quay after blaze

2 October 2025

Indy Almroth-WrightSouth of England

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Firefighters have left a warehouse after a fire tore through its roof.

The blaze on West Quay Road near Poole Quay in Dorset saw about 35 firefighters sent on Wednesday shortly after 11:20 BST.

It caused a large smoke plume, with those in the area urged to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution. Several roads were also closed.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said following an inspection at about 20:00 no hotspots had been found and crews had now left the scene. The cause is believed to be accidental due to an electrical fault.

News image — Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said there had been no reported injuries

DWFRS Building with flames coming from its roof and a large, black smoke plume. — Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said there had been no reported injuries

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