Tractor destroyed by fire in Purbeck

A tractor was destroyed after a build up of bracken caused it to overheat and ignite.

The tractor caught fire on Stoborough Heath this afternoon.

Firefighters had to use a multi-terrain vehicle to reach the machine.

Crews said the cause of the fire was bracken residue build up that caused the engine to overheat and ignite.

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