FIRE chiefs have issued a warning to local residents as crews tackled a huge fire. 

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with a large bonfire on land off Rye Hill, Bere Regis.

Rye Hill is closed at the Southbrook junction to allow crews to work.

Firefighters from Poole were called to the scene at 1.22pm and are using one hose reel jet to damp down.

The brigade said anyone with an existing respiratory condition or health concerns who lives in the immediate area is advised to keep doors and windows closed until the smoke has completely disappeared.