CRICKLADE Road has been shut off as firefighters tackle a blaze to stop it spreading further after it reached garages with hazardous items in. 

Six crews from across the town were called to the incident around 11:20am after a garden fence caught alight, it then continued towards garages, multiple workshops and a caravan.

The officers have had to use six breathing apparatus and three main lines.

However, the fire is thought to be an accident and is not being treated as suspicious. 

The road will remained closed until all items have been removed from the site.

Damien Bence, officer at the scene for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire was started accidentally but due to the heat and dry conditions it spread a lot quicker than normal.

"Our main concern was what hazardous items are in the garages as this was unknown to us - we managed to locate three gas cylinders and removed them before they could overheat and explode. 

"The speed of response to this call has resulted in this incident not being a lot worse than what it could have been. 

"We urge anyone who is thinking of having a bonfire to go to a recycling centre instead or have the right means to extinguish the fire before doing it.