Firefighters tackle large barn fire near Bude

The blaze engulfed a barn at Launcells, near Bude

Firefighters have been tackling a large barn fire in Cornwall.

The blaze, which engulfed a barn attached to a home at Launcells, near Bude, started at about 20:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews including a water carrier were called to tackle the blaze, located in a remote area with poor water supplies.

The fire was brought under control by about 22:55, the service said.

It said crews would remain on site to dampen down and extinguish any flare ups.

The fire service said the blaze had spread to an adjoining building.

A number of fuel and gas cylinders were also present on the site, a fire service spokesperson said.

The cause of the fire is unknown but a full investigation will take place at a later stage, they added.