FIRE crews a battling a blaze at a farm outbuilding in a village between Frome and Bruton – with the structure in danger of collapse.

Crews were called to the scene, in Witham Friary, at just after 1.15pm after receiving reports of an agricultural building on fire.

Engines from Wincanton and Mere, along with a water carrier from Yeovil, were sent to the incident – with another from Gillingham sent soon after.

After arriving, a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the crews “confirmed the property was well alight and requested for a further three appliances”.

The extra numbers were sent from Frome, Castle Cary and Warminster, along with an Incident Command Unit from Street, and an Incident Support Vehicle from Martock.

At just before 2pm, a spokesperson said: “This incident is one large outbuilding measuring 60m x 80m containing various contents.

“Crews are at work preventing fire spread to neighbouring property. Crews are pumping from a swimming pool and using main lines.

“Hazards are fire, smoke, gas cylinders within property and possible building collapse.”

A second water carrier was later sent to the scene, with crews working into the evening to bring the blaze under control, as the fire is ongoing.