Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a farm after a caravan was set alight.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at 11.10am today to reports of smoke from a farmhouse in Galley Lane, Barnet.

Three fire engines attended and found a caravan on fire, surrounded by burning rubbish.

A Herts Fire spokesman said: “Firefighters are using breathing apparatus and jets. The incident is ongoing.”

Fire crews from Borehamwood, Potters Bar and St Albans are at the scene.