Shropshire Star

Haystack fire

About 10 tonnes of hay has been destroyed in a fire.

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The blaze broke out at a farm in Crickheath near Oswestry at 10.30am today.

Fightfighters from the town were quickly on the scene to stop the fire, which engulfed the haystack, from spreading, helped by the farmer.

They also ensured the surround area was dampened down to prevent the fire spreading.