Firefighters battle crop blaze near Stonehenge

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Firefighters battle crop blaze near Stonehenge
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A smoke plume could be seen for miles around during the fire on Saturday.

The owners of a farm near Stonehenge that saw acres of crops destroyed by fire have praised the "heroic efforts" of firefighters.

"On returning it was immediately apparent that the bowser was redundant," she said. "The fire had taken hold and was spreading rapidly. She added: "Thanks to the heroic efforts of the fire service and Huntley Agriculture, the fire was contained and then put out. Crews from Salisbury and Amesbury, off-road engines from Poole and Christchurch, a small 4x4 pumping appliance from Cranborne, and water carriers from Wilton and Andover, all attended the crop fire near Woodford Valley Road, leaving by 18:30 BST.

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