Four fire crews are currently on scene. Picture: Weymouth Fire Station
Four fire crews are currently tackling a barn fire near Weymouth.
At just after 12pm crews from Weymouth, Dorchester, Wareham and Bridport were mobilised to reports of a barn on fire on a farm in Osmington.
The fire service said it has asked Southern Electricity Board to isolate the electrics so that the crews can tackle the fire.
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Therefore, local residents may experience a power cut while this takes place.
The fire service also advise residents to keep their doors and windows closed due to the mount of smoke in the area.
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