Firefighters tackle fire across farm in Cotswolds

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The farm with blackened ground from the fire Credit: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue

Firefighters have been tackling a fire in the Cotswolds this afternoon (Sunday 7 August).

Gloucestershire Fire Service say the fire spread over 110,000 square metres and caused damage to farm machinery.

A spokesperson added: "Quick intervention has prevented any damage to property. We’ll be here well into the night."

Firefighters tackle the farm fire spreading over 110,000 square meters Credit: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters have been tackling the fire in Didmarton Credit: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire spread to farm machinery Credit: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
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