TWO horses have died in a fire involving a stable block and caravan.

The blaze broke out at a farm off Hospital Road in Shirrell Heath, near Wickham, on Saturday night.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that two horses were killed.

A spokesman said crews from five fire stations - Bishop's Waltham, Droxford, Eastleigh, Fareham and Wickham were mobilised shortly after 7pm.

He added: "Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used water jets to put the fire out. Crews also cooled and monitored an acetylne cylinder."

The stop message was received shortly just before 10.30pm.

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