A STABLES in Hampshire was virtually destroyed after a blaze tore through it.

Crews from Ringwood, Lyndhurst and Fordingbridge fire stations were called at about 1.20pm on Thursday to a fire at a block of stables in Hightown Hill, Ringwood.

According to the fire service, no animals were caught in the fire at the stables which were 80 per cent damaged by fire.

Fire fighters used three jets and two breathing apparatus to put out the fire.