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Firefighters Called To Large Barn Fire In Shorwell

Firefighters from across the Island have been called to a large barn fire at a farm in Shorwell this afternoon (Wednesday).

Crews from Newport, Shanklin, Sandown and Ryde were alerted at 3.17pm, along with specialist vehicles from East Cowes and Freshwater. 

The fire, involving farming machinery, has been surrounded by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, tackling the blaze using jets and hose reels.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service confirmed that one person suffering with smoke inhalation is being treated by paramedics.

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