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Fire engine in The Chase heading towards the forest. Smoke from the fire is visible rising from the trees on the right. 12 July 1976 [1/I/24] |
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Due to the extent of the fires the road to Ringwood was closed at the village boundary at Ebblake. 12 July 1976 [1/I/26] |
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There were many fire appliances on site with firemen working round the clock. The car on the right is parked in what later was to be Blackmoor Road. 11 July 1976 [1/I/25] |
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A mobile command post was set up and canteen operated to refresh the firemen. There was a presence from the fire brigade for about two weeks at this location. 12 July 1976 [1/I/30] |
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The fire spread right through to the road between Ebblake and the gravel pits entrance. This was just one scene of many in the area during this period. Roads in West Moors were also closed and people could not get to their houses. 12 July 1976 [1/I/27] |
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The area of the damaged trees remained visible twenty years later as the area was cleared later but not replanted for many years. The difference in growth is still visible today. 12 July 1976 [1/I/28] |
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The fire jumped across the road to the Southern side. These fires made the national television news during this period. 12 July 1976 [1/I/29] |