THE hay bale fire off the A303 is "expected to last most of the day".

Wilton Fire Station has tweeted an update on the incident, along with pictures from the scene.

Crews from Wilton and Hampshire were called to the incident off the A303 Amesbury near Cholderton just before 8am this morning.

Wilton added: "Spare a thought for relief crews".

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald:

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