Large barn fire in Throop Hollow

Crews have been tackling a large barn fire in Throop Hollow.

Dorset Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 6.43am today.

The incident involves a barn measuring 25m x 40m containing approximately 1000 tonnes of hay bales.

The barn is going to be left to burn out, with a watching brief between crews and the farmer.

The Service says this is likely to be a protracted incident.

Firefighters from Wareham, Dorchester and Poole have been at the scene.

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