Farmhouse destroyed by blaze - picture special.
Gittisham Farm, between Honiton and Ottery St Mary, was destroyed by fire earlier today (Friday).
Firefighters from across the district battled in vain to save the family home.
Midweek Herald photographer Terry Ife captured the ravages of fire in these images.
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