Investigation underway into blaze at Bournemouth International Centre
Crews were on the scene shortly after 19:30 last night (04/08)
Last updated 5th Aug 2025
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Crews were on the scene shortly after 19:30 last night, and were damping down by 21:00.
A small part of the roof was affected, with some smoke going through a window.
The venue had no events listed for yesterday.
Sharing details about the incident, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 7.34pm today (4 August) to Exeter Road, Bournemouth to reports of a fire affecting the external of a building.
"Three crews from Springbourne, Westbourne and Redhill Park along with the aerial ladder platform from Westbourne are currently in attendance.
"Two breathing apparatus wearers are using two hose reel jets to extinguish and a large fan for smoke logging."
In an update at 9pm, they added: "The fire has affected the external roof fascia with some smoke entering the building through a window.
"Our stop came in at 8.48pm and crews remain on scene to dampen down.
"Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire."
And this morning, at 7.30am, said: "Crews had left the scene by approximately 9.30pm last night (4 August).
"We believe the fire to have been started deliberately and an arrest has been made by Dorset Police."