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This is the official page for Shaftesbury Fire Station, part of Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

28/05/2026

The junction between the and is currently closed following a road traffic collision this morning. Please avoid the area where possible and find alternate routes.

13/03/2026

We’re currently dealing with a road traffic collision at Lotmoor Hill, East Stour. The road is likely to be closed for some time so please avoid the area where possible.

19/02/2026

Are you planning to travel between Shaftesbury and Blandford? We’re carrying out a year‑long project to prevent landslips on the C13 at Dinah’s Hollow. As a result, some roads are closed and diversions are in place. Thank you to everyone who has been following the signs, especially with recent flooding and wider disruption making travel more difficult. We appreciate your patience.

Please follow the diversion signs rather than your sat nav. A small number of drivers have been ignoring road closed signs - this may be because sat navs are still directing traffic through the area. We have asked the companies to update their routing, but this is outside our control.

To help residents in Melbury Abbas, Iwerne Minster and Fontmell Magna, please:
• switch off your sat nav when approaching the area
• only follow the signed diversion route
• do not ignore road closed signs, as you may get stuck and cause disruption on narrow lanes

Some people have asked for extra signage. We have added more where possible, but too many signs can cause clutter, cause confusion and make roads narrower. We’re monitoring traffic and signage and will keep adapting arrangements where we can.

Pictured: The Hollow with vegetation cut back. All works are being carried out under the supervision of specialist ecologists in line with the Natural England European Protected Species licenses.

If you have any questions or feedback, email [email protected]
Find out more about the scheme at https://orlo.uk/UV9yo

27/01/2026

We have received and attend multiple calls this morning following roads and properties affected by flooding.

Please do not attempt to drive through flood water, even if you think it’s not that deep.

Check your route before you travel. Your Local Authority website and the Highways should be able to confirm where some road closures are in place.

If your home has been affected by flooding, please visit our website on what to do www.dwfire.org.uk/flooding/

05/12/2025

We're currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A350 just north of Shaftesbury. The road is expected be closed for approx two hours. Please avoid the area.

20/03/2025

UPDATE: The road has now reopened.

We are currently attending an incident on the junction of the A350 and the A303 near Chicklade. The A350 is closed in both directions.

Please avoid the area.

02/12/2024

The B3081 Shaftesbury Road is currently closed due to a road traffic collision. The road will be closed for few hours while the emergency services are dealing with this incident.

25/11/2024

**Road closed. The A30 Five Bridges just by the Nyland turn is closed due to the road being flooded. Please try to avoid unnecessary journeys and never attempt to drive through flood water. Please do not ignore road closure signs - they are there for your safety.

31/10/2024

We’re currently dealing with a fire in an industrial premises in Shillingstone. There are six fire crews and our specialist water carrier on the scene and we are working to bring the fire under control as quickly as possible. We are also working with the electricity board, who have had to isolate electric to help us in the dealing with this incident. This is having an effect on the village. We apologise for the inconvenience and we hope electricity will be restored shortly.

17/10/2024

Our business support team work to educate and inform businesses to help keep people safe & your business in business.

Look out for our advisors who will be in Shaftesbury on the 22nd & 23rd October conducting business fire safety checks. These are an informal opportunity for us to visit your premises and provide you with free fire safety advice & guidance.

For more information, visit our website www.dwfire.org.uk/business-fire-safety-checks/

Address

Shaftesbury
SP78

Telephone

+441722691000

Website

http://www.dwfire.org.uk/

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