A barn near Bridport full of hay and machinery was totally destroyed in a fire on Friday night (April 1).

Fire crews from Bridport and Beaminster were mobilised just before midnight to reports of a barn on fire in Shipton Gorge, near Burton Bradstock.

South West Farmer: the fire was significant. Picture: Bridport Fire Stationthe fire was significant. Picture: Bridport Fire Station

Both Bridport's pumping appliances, the water carrier and Beaminster Fire Stations pump and light off-road vehicle attended.

On arrival they found a single-storey barn holding around 60 tonnes of hay and machinery well alight.

South West Farmer: Around 25,000 litres of water were needed. Picture: Bridport Fire StationAround 25,000 litres of water were needed. Picture: Bridport Fire Station

Crews isolated the electrics and fought the fire using main lines, small tools and a water shuttle - approximately 25,000 litres of water was needed to put the fire out.

The fire, which is currently being investigated, destroyed the barn and its contents.

South West Farmer: The barn and its contents were destroyed. Picture: Bridport Fire StationThe barn and its contents were destroyed. Picture: Bridport Fire Station

A crew from Bridport returned to the site the following morning for a re-inspection.

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