A PLUME of black smoke has been seen rising into the skies over Herefordshire as an "intense fire" involving gas cylinders and petrol broke out.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said crews were sent out to Whitney-on-Wye to tackle the blaze, which "engulfed three outbuildings very close to houses".

Hereford Times: Crews described the blaze as 'intense' as it 'engulfed' the outbuildings. Picture: Kington fire stationCrews described the blaze as 'intense' as it 'engulfed' the outbuildings. Picture: Kington fire station

Crews from Kington, Kingsland and Presteigne were sent to the scene after the alarm was raised at 6.24pm on Sunday (September 5).

Firefighters from Kington said the heat from the inferno was melting guttering on the nearby house, and windows smashed.

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"Crews were faced with an intense fire which engulfed three outbuildings very close to houses," they said.

Hereford Times: Fire crews from three stations were called to tackle the blaze. Picture: Kington fire stationFire crews from three stations were called to tackle the blaze. Picture: Kington fire station

Hereford Times: The blaze destroyed the outbuildings after it broke out shortly after 6pm on Sunday. Picture: Kington fire stationThe blaze destroyed the outbuildings after it broke out shortly after 6pm on Sunday. Picture: Kington fire station

"The fire also involved gas cylinders, petrol cans and machinery.

"The heat was melting the house guttering and broke windows.

"Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using two hosereels stopped the blaze reaching the houses and causing further damage while also extinguishing the fire, which was spread across the rear of three properties."