FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in grassland along the A419 near the Thamesdown Drive turn-off.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received 35 999 calls to the incident from 8.47pm.
A fire service spokesman said: “One fire crew from Stratton was mobilised to a fire in the open on Thamesdown Drive.
“Upon arrival, they requested the assistance from a second fire engine (Stratton also) to help extinguish.
“It's thought approximately 20sqm of grass and vegetation were destroyed.”
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