RESIDENTS are being urged to close their windows and avoid the area after a devastating fire destroyed a property.

The blaze spread from a property in Tisbury to the surrounding area including the train line.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue reported that firefighters were on the scene at 7.47pm this evening, June 14.

Salisbury Journal: Property destroyed by Tisbury fire.Property destroyed by Tisbury fire. (Image: DWFireRescue)

A spokesperson for the service said: "Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows shut due to the smoke plume.

"Please avoid the area where possible."