Update issued after fire crews rush to Staffordshire farmland blaze
Crews were called to farmland following reports of bales of hay on fire yesterday afternoon.
Farmers helped a fire crew quell a blaze that broke out on Fradswell Lane in Staffordshire.
Crews were called to farmland following reports of bales of hay on fire yesterday afternoon.
The fire service said that local farmers helped to create “fire break with vehicles” before officials came to the scene.
Once there, fire crews used hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to extinguish fire.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews have tackled a fire involving bales of hay and farming equipment in Stafford.
“We went to Fradswell Lane in Fradswell following a report of hay on fire at 1.30pm yesterday (Monday 10 August).
“Hose reel jets and breathing apparatus were used to safely extinguish the fire.
“Local farmers helped before we arrived by creating a fire break with vehicles.
“No-one was injured.”
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