India, Aug. 10 -- Firefighters continue to battle a massive heathland blaze in the New Forest after a vehicle fire on the A31 eastbound spread rapidly into the central reservation and surrounding undergrowth on Sunday evening. Here's all you need to know about the A31 New Forest fire today: current status, emergency response, road closures, and more.

Current Status & Emergency Response

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service is working alongside Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service with 26 fire engines, 4 water carriers, and 6 specialist off-road vehicles on scene.

Emergency crews have laid a high-volume water hose directly from Hightown Lake to the fire ground. The hose cuts through private properties and local tracks;...