Large blaze rips through greenhouse
Ottery St Mary Fire Station said the greenhouse measured 70m by 46m
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A large fire has ripped through a greenhouse in east Devon.
Ottery St Mary Fire Station described the blaze, which measured 70m by 46m, as "well developed" when firefighters arrived.
Due to its size - roughly two thirds that of a football pitch - crews had to call for additional backup from Sidmouth and Middlemoor stations.
In a Facebook , externalpost, the Ottery service said the fire, which started at about 14:10 BST, was resolved by about 17:25 BST.
The fire service the incident was under control
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