Van Fire Devastates New Forest | UK News

A van fire on the A31 near Ringwood exploded into a massive blaze that engulfed heathland, sending smoke miles across the Solent. With 26 fire crews and off-road units battling the flames, the road was shut down both ways while emergency water was piped from Hightown Lake. Drivers were forced to abandon cars, wildlife habitats are at risk, and National Highways warns of extensive road damage with no reopening date yet. Over 160 calls flooded in as this small incident spiraled into a regional emergency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9038bce68560394