FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze which destroyed five sheds and 40 metres of grass after bonfire got out of control this afternoon.

Trowbridge fire station's red watch tweeted: "Friends it is tinder dry outside. An unattended bonfire has just destroyed five sheds and 40 metres in Beech Grove, Trowbridge.This took four fire engines to extinguish. We are already very busy as a service.

"Please try to be careful."