Crews tackle grass fire alongside Weymouth Relief Road

Crews were called to a fire along the A354 Weymouth Relief Road near Littlemoor, Dorset, shortly after 15:00 BST on Saturday. Flames destroyed grassland next to the relief road, prompting a lane closure so fire engines could park on the carriageway. Emergency services said an area measuring 330 ft by 200 ft (100 m by 60 m) was alight. Five fire stations and an off-road Land Rover responded, tackling the blaze with hose reel jets. The fire was brought under control shortly after 16:30. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service thanked drivers for their patience while the closure was in place.