A lemon myrtle factory at The Channon has burnt down overnight.
Fire broke out in the factory at about 11.30pm, destroying the factory and the stock inside.
Neighbours heard loud bangs, believed to be gas cylinders, as the fire raged.
It was one of the largest lemon myrtle farms in the world.
Rural Fire Service responded but could not save the factory. Crews ensured however that the blaze did not spread to nearby trees or property on the farm/
Invrestigators believe an electrical fault started the blaze but are continuing to examine the scene.
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