草榴社区

Fire at Dorset farm caused by 'unattended' candle

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had caused damage to a barn including a workshop and three vehicles

clock 鈥� 1 min read
Firefighters said the agricultural fire in Dorset had been caused by an unattended candle (Maiden Newton Fire Station)
Image:

Firefighters said the agricultural fire in Dorset had been caused by an unattended candle (Maiden Newton Fire Station)

An investigation has been launched after an unattended candle had caused 鈥榚xtensive' damage to a barn in Dorset. Firefighters from Maiden Newton Fire Station said they were called to an agricultural...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

2017, JCB 3CX COMPACT DIGGER LOADER,

拢笔翱础

New NEW HOLLAND E12D MICRO

拢笔翱础

Crawler Cherry pickers - NUL 09-3

拢笔翱础

More on Rural crime

Organised crime gang jailed following multi-million pound rural crime spree
Rural crime

Organised crime gang jailed following multi-million pound rural crime spree

Joint police effort sees seven men sentenced for more than 25 years after multiple farm machinery thefts

Jane Thynne
clock 16 September 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Farmer dies after raised topper collapses
Rural crime

Farmer dies after raised topper collapses

Wiltshire police have confirmed that a farmer died in Little Somerford on Wednesday (September 10)

Mia Willemsen
clock 15 September 2025 鈥� 1 min read
National Rural Crime Action Week: NFU underlines need for ongoing action to shield farming families from the devastating impact of rural crime
Rural crime

National Rural Crime Action Week: NFU underlines need for ongoing action to shield farming families from the devastating impact of rural crime

The NFU are calling for the government to create a cross-departmental rural crime task force to address the failures in dealing with rural crime

Mia Willemsen
clock 12 September 2025 鈥� 2 min read