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Barns, tractors and hay bales wrecked in blaze

HIWFRS Charred shell of barn, flames can be seen in heap of material charred debris and several farm vehicles are burnt out in the barn.HIWFRS
More than 500 bales of hay and three tractors were caught up in the fire

Two barns used to store hay and tractors have been destroyed in a fire.

Crews from eight stations were sent to Marchwood Road in Eling, Totton, on Thursday night shortly before 21:00 GMT.

The fire service said more than 500 bales of hay and three tractors were caught up in the fire, with 150 cattle housed nearby moved to safety.

Working through the night, crews used hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the fire. Machinery was also used to turn over burning hay and debris.

HIWFRS Charred shell of barn, flames can be seen in heap of material charred debris and several farm vehicles are burnt out in the barn.HIWFRS
Crews from eight stations were called on Thursday night

Marchwood Road was closed in both directions overnight between Jacobs Gutter Lane and Bury Lane.

The fire service said crews remain on site and the fire had been allowed to burn itself out safely.

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