Dorchester Road fire, Weymouth

20 September, 2026

Our team are currently on site at Dorchester Road, Weymouth and at the emergency rest centre in the Town Council Offices while customers are moved to alternative accommodation. We are working closely with the emergency services to understand the condition of the buildings and when it may be safe for customers to return home.comes available.

At this stage, it is unlikely that anyone will be able to return to their home today. We understand how difficult and upsetting this situation is, and we will continue to share updates as soon as we have them.

If you need emergency accommodation, Dorset Council can provide immediate support. We are working alongside the Council to help customers access the assistance they need. You can contact the Dorset Council emergency response team on 01305 221 000.

Emergency services remain at the site while Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service continues its investigation and safety work. The emergency services are still in control of access to the area. In some cases, customers may be allowed to collect essential items from their homes, but this will be decided by the emergency services and must be done under their supervision. Unfortunately, the block directly affected by the fire cannot be accessed at this time.

One of our team will contact you directly as soon as possible to discuss your situation and any housing support you may need. We expect this contact to take place tomorrow, Monday 21 September.

If you are able to stay with family or friends, or make alternative accommodation arrangements for tonight, we would encourage you to do so while longer-term support is being put in place.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We are committed to supporting you throughout this situation and will keep you updated as more information becomes available.