Nine fire crews were called to tackle a large blaze at a recycling facility on Mannings Heath Road in Poole on 19 May 2026. Emergency teams responded to reports of the fire at the SUEZ Mannings Heath Transfer Station at 12:33pm.
The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service led the response, with support from nine crews hailing from stations including Poole, Westbourne, Redhill Park, Springbourne, Ferndown, Wimborne, and Christchurch. The operation also included inter-service mutual aid from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which provided a water carrier from Ringwood to assist.
Firefighters used multiple jets, four main lines, and an aerial ladder platform to bring the fire under control. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were actively involved in the efforts to extinguish the blaze. While the smoke caused significant concern, officials reported no casualties, and the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.
During the incident, Dorset Police assisted by closing Mannings Heath Road to traffic. Residents and businesses in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid the smoke, and members of the public were asked to stay clear of the area near the Mannings Heath Retail Park. The road was reopened by 5pm as the fire service scaled back the operation to four appliances.
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