See the smouldering aftermath after 250 tonnes of burning hay sets barn ablaze
Firefighters were expected to still be at the scene on Sunday following Saturday’s blaze.
Fire crews were still expected to be at the scene of a Shrewsbury barn fire on Sunday after a blaze that broke out on Saturday morning.
The incident on the outskirts of the town saw 250 tonnes of hay catch light, setting the barn ablaze.
The fire broke out just after 11am on Saturday but in a social media update Bridgnorth Fire Station, who were among the crews at the scene, said firefighters were expected to be in attendance into Sunday.
The fire station said on Saturday afternoon: “This afternoon our water carrier has been out supporting crews from Shrewsbury with a barn fire on the outskirts of the town. Forming part of the initial attendance, they supplied water to the responding crews until it’ll the fire was surrounded.
“Further appliances are now on scene while the fire is allowed to reduce and burn under control. Crews are expected to be in attendance into tomorrow .”
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