A FIRE that broke out near a Somerset town has destroyed a commercial space, including offices and a workshop.
Somerton fire station was called out to a blaze in a commercial yard near Castle Cary at around 7:37pm on October 10 - with a total of six fire engines sent to the scene, along with an aerial platform, a water bowser, a command support unit, and specialist officers.
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According to the fire service, the fire had started when a fence caught fire, before spreading to a wooden office block and workshop.
Crews from Somerton were joined by crews from the following stations: Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Martock, Shepton Mallet, Wells and Wincanton.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Fire control received 999 calls reporting some fences on fire in a commercial yard, near Castle Cary.
“One fire engine was originally sent, however subsequent calls indicated this fire was spreading, so a further fire engine and water bowser was sent to assist."
The fire was eventually extinguished hours later, with crews leaving the scene around 11:45pm.
The fire and rescue spokesperson added: “The building was totally destroyed by the fire and the cause was accidental."
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