More than 40 firefighters battled a raging blaze at an East Sussex farm last night.

Two barns were destroyed at Oaks Farm in Framfield Road, Framfield, near Uckfield.

The alarm was raised at 10.40pm and crews spent more than three hours tackling the fire.

Extra care was taken as the barns contained gas cylinders which leaked under the intense heat, sparking fears of an explosion.

A fire brigade spokesman said it was too early to say whether the fire was suspicious.

She added: "The crews arrived to find the buildings well alight but managed to bring it under control by 1.30am.

"A fire investigation officer remains at the scene."