Witness appeal after fire believed to be started deliberately in Poole
Officers investigating the cause of a fire that may have been started deliberately are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report from the fire service at 3.37pm on Monday 6 July 2026 of a fire at Bourne Valley Park.
Detective Inspector Darren Stanton, of Dorset Police, said: “After liaison with the fire service, we believe this fire may have been started deliberately.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have any information to help our investigation to please come forward.
“Thankfully, nobody was injured, but these types of fires can have devastating consequences and we will investigate all available lines of enquiry.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260101093. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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