The affected area is now estimated at approximately 400 acres (1.6 sq km), according to Hampshire County Council leader Cllr Nick Adams-King. Crews have been working to contain the blaze while tackling hotspots and flare-ups across the affected area. Cllr Adams-King warned the incident remains unpredictable, with today expected to be particularly challenging as temperatures reach around 30C. Very hot and dry conditions are also forecast to continue into tomorrow, creating further difficulties for firefighters battling the blaze. The A31 remains closed in both directions between the M27 at Junction 2/Ower and the A338 at Ringwood as emergency crews continue their work