Huge fire at Elmtree Farm in Sellindge, near Ashford, destroys cattle barns

A farmer suffered burns saving his animals as a devastating fire ripped through two barns.

Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene of the blaze at Elmtree Farm in Sellindge, near Ashford, for the next few days as efforts continue to keep it under control.

Flames could be seen pouring from the site after two barns and a haystack caught alight yesterday evening, with 14 fire engines called to the scene at the height of the fire and part of the village left without power.

It is understood the two burning outbuildings were both used for cattle, with onlookers saying a farmer rushed to release bullocks into a field after the fire started.

He suffered minor burns, and was checked over by paramedics.