A large fire spreads along the A31 in Hampshire, with police urging motorists to move away from their vehicles. Reports say flames start after a van catches fire on the westbound carriageway near the New Forest, and the blaze grows quickly.
Traffic is stopped and drivers are directed to the side of the road as the incident affects the roadway. The Daily Mail describes the fire spreading through dry vegetation in the area, using language that suggests it ignites easily, contributing to the urgency of the police instructions.
Both accounts focus on the same sequence of events: a van fire near the New Forest, rapid spread along the A31, and emergency directions for drivers to stay safe. The coverage emphasizes the immediate impact on motorists and the threat posed by the expanding blaze, without detailing the extent of damage or any confirmed injuries in the provided excerpts.
