A large fire sparked concern in Poundbury residents who could see the blaze from their windows.
Firefighters were called out yesterday at around 9.30pm to a fire near Dorchester Showground, Cokers Frome.
Upon arrival, the fire crew from Dorchester discovered it to be a controlled burn.
One Poundbury resident who could see the flames said: “At first it looked like a bonfire, but then it looked more like a building.”
The firefighters stop message, meaning that no further action was required came in at 9.51pm.
A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received a call at 9.30pm yesterday evening about a fire near Dorchester Showground, Cokers Frome.
“A crew from Dorchester attended the incident and on arrival found a controlled burn. Our stop was in at 9.51pm.”
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