A fire has broken out at a Morrisons petrol station in Weymouth.
A photo shows flames at the station off Dorchester Road.
There are several fire trucks at the scene.
It became clear that a camper had caught fire while refueling at the pumps.
The front of the car was burnt. The occupants are believed to have escaped from the vehicle unharmed.
Firefighters were called shortly after 9am.
Fire engines at the scene Photos: Marie-Claire Alphonso
The Burnt Home on Wheels Photos: Marie-Claire Alphonso
Dorchester Road in the Morrisons area has been closed for emergency services to attend to the scene.
Traffic is permitted outside the Morrisons car park.
There are three fire trucks and police at the scene.
Firefighters were seen spraying water on the roof of the gas station to cool the area.
District Fire Commander for Weymouth and Portland James Plumley said: “Crews were called to a significant fire at a large camper van. The cause is unknown at this time.
“There was significant damage to the forecourt, the roof and the gas stations. The camper was completely destroyed.
“Crews from Weymouth and Dorchester are here and an aerial ladder platform from Weymouth is on its way. There are about 18 to 19 firefighters on scene.
“Crews did an excellent job of stopping the fire from spreading.”
The brigade was alerted at 9:11 a.m.
Smoke rising from the site Photo: Kevin Hobbs
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