Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue have had crews in attendance this morning (11th December) to deal with some hot spots within the collapsed building in South Street.
Fire crews will be carrying out regular re-inspections over the next few days to keep the area safe.
The fire service is advising anyone that if they see smoke issuing from the site, to call 999.
Since the fire, which broke out in the early hours of Monday morning, Trinity Street has reopened, and all businesses on South Street unaffected by the fire or the cordon have been able to open, some via access from the back. This may change as crew deal with any hot spots and respond to any possible developing fires.
The buildings affected by fire are still at risk of collapse so the area in front has been fenced off and this closure will be in place for the foreseeable future.
Due to the scale of damage to the fire-affected properties, it is not safe for the fire service to carry out a fire investigation. As such, they are unable to identify a cause for this incident currently.
The fire service wishes to thank the many individuals and businesses in the local community who offered refreshments, welfare, and messages of support since the fire started.
Picture from Dorchester Fire Station Facebook page.