We recently reported that a fire in the garden of a residence in Bridport Road, Dorchester, on Thursday 23rd April was the result of a bonfire. We have since been informed that this was not the case. The resident has told us that it started in the hedge most likely by a cigarette butt discarded by someone using the footpath at the end of the garden. They were alerted to the fire by their neighbour banging on the front door. By the time they got down the garden the flames had taken hold.
The resident wishes to thank the person who called the fire brigade and to the crew that attended who were brilliant. They also thank their neighbours who helped with hosepipes and access.
The resident says “As someone who works for the NHS I am only too aware of the strain on our public services at this time and would not dream of being stupid enough to light a fire and risk adding to that burden.”
A fire engine was positioned in St Thomas Road in order to gain access to the rear of the property and the fire was extinguished using a hose reel jet.
We would like to thank the resident for correcting our item and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
With thanks to Adam and Rachael Fitzgerald for the photo and video below
