A31 to Remain Closed Until Late Next Week as Fire Crews Continue to Tackle Blaze

Major road set to remain closed for another week after devastating wildfire

Motorists are being warned that a critical road in Hampshire will remain closed for the next week as firefighters continue to battle a huge wildfire.A vehicle fire on Sunday, August 9, prompted the A31 in Hampshire to close, leading the fire to spread rapidly to the surrounding heathland.The wildfire is estimated to have spread across 165 acres, which is roughly the size of 200 football pitches.National Highways has closed the westbound carriage…

A31 closure: Drivers warned of further delays amid blaze size of 200 football pitches

Firefighters have been at the scene since Sunday

A31 to remain closed until late next week as fire crews continue to tackle blaze

The A31 will remain closed until next week, National Highways has said.

A31 closed until late next week as fire continues

The A31 will remain closed into late next week as the New Forest wildfire continues to rage on.