FIRE crews from seven stations have been battling a blaze at a barn on the Herefordshire border, with two missing dogs tracked down.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 7.41pm on Sunday evening to the fire on the border near Presteigne.

Hereford Times: The B4362 was closed as firefighters tackled the barn fire. Picture: Kington fire stationThe B4362 was closed as firefighters tackled the barn fire. Picture: Kington fire station

Herefordshire Council said the B4362 was also closed as the fire service tackled the blaze at Combe, with animals rescued.

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The road runs between Presteigne and Shobdon, with the village of Combe straddling the England and Wales border.

Hereford Times: The water carrier from Leominster fire station was at the scene as firefighters brought the blaze under control. Picture: Leominster fire stationThe water carrier from Leominster fire station was at the scene as firefighters brought the blaze under control. Picture: Leominster fire station

A fire service spokesperson said crews from Kington, Kingsland, Leintwardine, Leominster and Ledbury were at the scene.

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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service was also at the scene, with firefighters sent from Presteigne station.

The fire involved an agricultural building used for stock and storage.

Hereford Times: Animals had to be moved to safety and two dogs were later found after a barn fire. Picture: Kington fire stationAnimals had to be moved to safety and two dogs were later found after a barn fire. Picture: Kington fire station

A spokesperson said: "Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Kington, Kingsland, Leintwardine, Leominster and Ledbury were called at 7.41pm on Sunday (March 13) to a fire in a single storey agricultural building at Coombe near Presteigne.

"All stock was removed to safety and two missing dogs were later accounted for.

"The incident was closed at 2.40am."