A FIRE has ripped through a block of stables leaving it destroyed.

Firefighters raced to tackle a blaze at a block of stables in Fritham last night.

Crews from Burley, Eastleigh, Fordingbridge, Redbridge and Totton Fire Stations were scrambled after an emergency call was made shortly after 6pm.

However, when they arrived the 8m x 4m wooden building was well alight.

All animals are said to be safe and well with the stop message coming in at 8.08pm.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.