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Fire that destroyed barns and tractors treated as arson

HIWFRS A clearly fire-destroyed barn with damaged tractors on the right and fire on the left HIWFRS
Crews from eight stations were called to the farm on Thursday

A fire that destroyed two barns used to store hay and tractors is being treated as arson.

Crews from eight stations were sent to a farm in Coles Lane in Eling, Totton, on Thursday at about 21:00 GMT.

The fire service said more than 500 bales of hay and three tractors were also destroyed and 150 cows housed nearby were moved to safety.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said anyone with information about the fire, which could have started some time between 18:15 and 21:00, should come forward.

HIWFRS The aftermath of the fire, including hay burning on the left hand side and three wrecked tractors, with just the barn's metal frame left after the blazeHIWFRS
More than 500 bales of hay and three tractors were destroyed in the fire

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