Asbestos warning as barn fire continues to burn
The fire was brought under control but continued to burn into Saturday
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Fire has torn through a large barn in Dorset where crews have been tackling the blaze throughout the night.
The fire in Park Lane, Shapwick, was spotted shortly before 23:30 BST on Friday and was brought under control by 03:00 BST when relief crews took over.
In an update at 11:00 on Saturday, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the barn was still burning.
Locals have been warned to keep doors and windows closed due to the "potential of asbestos-based materials from the building involved".
The fire service said the smoke could be seen from Sturminster Marshall and Canford Heath.
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