Dramatic photos show a large barn fire that broke out on a farm near Wilton, Wiltshire on Friday afternoon (October 23).

The barn in Barford St Martin was well alight.

Firefighters from Salisbury, Tisbury and Wilton Fire Stations were called to attend at 5.26pm.

Somerset County Gazette:

The fire underway. Picture: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

On Twitter Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service warned people in the area, saying: "There’s lots of smoke in the area so we’re advising residents to keep windows & doors closed overnight while we deal with the incident."

Somerset County Gazette:

The fire underway. Picture: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Relief crews from Pewsey, Shaftesbury, Mere and Salisbury had to help through the night.