A bonfire that got out of control spread to nearby sheds and a large storage building.

“Fast intervention from the crews prevented this fire destroying the largest building on the site,” said Jamie Johnson of Whittlesey on-call fire station.

Crews from Whittlesey, Stanground and Dogsthorpe were called to the fire in Cock Bank, Whittlesey, at lunchtime on Saturday.

A fire in two sheds had spread to a large storage building measuring 10m by 10m containing plastics.

“The buildings were 100 per cent involved in the fire,” said Mr Johnson.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two jets, three hose reels and a light portable pump to use water from an open water source to extinguish the fire by 2.13pm.

A road was closed while firefighters tackled the fire.

Crews dampened down and used a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots.

Crews returned to their stations by 3.55pm.

Mr Johnson said: “This fire started when a small bonfire accidentally spread to two sheds and a large storage building.

“We would always encourage both businesses and residents to dispose of their rubbish and materials responsibly by ideally taking them to a waste and recycling site.

“However, if you do light a bonfire, make sure it is well away from any property, never leave it unattended and do not pour accelerant on it.”