11/08/2026
This is information for anyone who uses these roads
The emergency services and everyone involved is doing such an incredible job, hopefully they can keep it at bay and we get rain soon
Forestry England update – New Forest Fire – 11/8/26 6:00pm
In response to a request from emergency response partners supporting the ongoing heathland fire in the New Forest, the Highways Authority will implement a number of additional road closures from 6:00pm this evening.
These will include the Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive in Brockenhurst from the junction with the A35, and the Bolderwood Road west of Emery Down where the road will be closed from the Junction with the New Forest Inn.
As a result, all of our car parks along these routes will also be closed, in addition to those close to the incident which will remain shut for the foreseeable future.
Arrangements will be made for residents, commoners and other key individuals requiring emergency access.
The full list of Forestry England car park closures relating to the fire are - Bratley View, Canadian Memorial, Bolderwood, Knightwood Oak, James Hill, Millyford Bridge, Highland Water, Barrow Moor, Woosons, The Old Reptiliary (formerly the Reptile Centre). Updates on all car park closures can be found on our website - https://www.forestryengland.uk/new-forest/where-we-are-working
Please continue to avoid the affected areas while this active incident is ongoing.
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the fire service, emergency workers, volunteers, partners and our staff who are all supporting the New Forest throughout this difficult time.
Thank you to everyone for your support and patience during this ongoing incident.
