HOUSEHOLDERS were told to keep their doors and windows closed while firefighters tackled a barn blaze in Brimfield, north Herefordshire.

There was a large plume of smoke over the Brimfield, Orleton, Wyson, Bircher and Comberton areas during the fire.

Livestock were moved to safety by fire crews. 

They were called at about 11.45am on Friday.

Five fire engines (from Leominster, Tenbury, Bromyard, Leintwardine and Ross-on-Wye) and two water carriers were at the scene and were met with a fire that involved a barn with livestock, vehicles and a large quantity of hay.