HIGH FIRE SEVERITY INDEX FOR DORSET

Published: 08 August 2025

A high to very high Fire Severity Index has come into force across Dorset for the next few days, as we go into some hotter dry weather.

Please be extra vigilant and if see a wildfire and are outside:

Stay calm
Ensure you are in a safe location (away from vegetation and smoke)
If you are in your car, close all windows and vents
Call 999 immediately. Tell the fire control the location, size, and any relevant information including the address, OS, or What3Words location.