Dorset firefighters issue warning over barn fire caused by candle

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Fire fighter tackling blazeImage source, Maiden Newton Fire Station
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No people or animals were hurt in the incident

A fire which wrecked a barn in Dorset was started by a candle, firefighters have said.

The blaze in Hooke on Friday night caused considerable damage to the barn, including a workshop and three vehicles.

No people or animals were hurt in the incident.

Firefighters have urged people to keep candles away from flammable objects, place them on an even surface away from drafts and never leave them unattended.

Image source, Maiden Newton Fire Station
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The blaze was caused by an unattended candle

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