A number of houses have been destroyed by a devastating fire in Leominster this evening.

The incident happened in the Buckfield area of the town and several fire crews from across the area attended the incident.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that a number of crews are likely to remain at the scene until the morning.

The fire, which is believed to have started in an outbuilding quickly spread to surrounding houses. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended the incident.

Your Herefordshire is expecting a further update on Saturday morning.