FIREFIGHTERS rushed to extinguish an abandoned bonfire on a commercial yard.

One fire engine from Bridport Fire Station was sent to reports of a fire in the open on Bredy Road, Burton Bradstock, at 7.52pm on September 11.

Upon arrival, firefighters gained access to a commercial yard and found an unattended bonfire which they extinguished using one hose reel jet.

A spokesman for Bridport Fire Station said: "One appliance was mobilised to a fire in the open on Bredy Road, Burton Bradstock.

"On arrival crews gained access to commercial yard and found a small unattended bonfire. It was extinguished using one hose reel jet."

Firefighters have taken the opportunity to issue a warning to anyone planning on having a controlled burn.

A spokesman for Bridport Fire Station said: "If you're having a controlled burn never leave unattended and always have safety measures in place should it go out of control."

For more information on having a controlled burn, visit www.dwfire.org.uk/safety/safety-outdoors/controlled-burning