A large field has been destroyed after a fire at the weekend.
On Saturday, August 3, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to West Dean.
Firefighters tackled the large fire with crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.
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People who live in the area were urged to keep all doors and windows closed due to the smoke.
Drone photographs by Phil Harris show the shocking damage from the fire. Posting to Facebook, Mr Harris credited farmer, Charlie Light, for making a fire break with 8RX before it could spread out of control.
The Journal has approached Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for comment.
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