A combine harvester caught fire near a village in Dorset.

The blaze happened near Rampisham and was confined to the harvester's engine block.

The fire was put out by the machine's owner using three extinguishers before the fire service arrived.

Fire crews from Beaminster, Yeovil and Crewkerne attended and used a hose reel jet to cool the vehicle to ensure it was safe.

The fire took place on Monday, September 4 and crews were called at around 1.30pm.

A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "Fire crews from Beaminster, assisted by firefighters from Yeovil and Crewkerne have attended a fire involving a combine harvester near Rampisham.

"The fire was confined to the engine compartment and was tackled by the owner using three dry powder extinguishers prior to the arrival of the fire service. Firefighters used a hose reel jet and remained for some time ensuring that the vehicle was fully cooled and safe."