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Firefighters tackle fire involving 300 tonnes of hay at Hopton near Hodnet

By Shropshire Live3 September 2016
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Firefighters from across north Shropshire and Wellington have today tackled a fire involving around 300 tonnes of baled hay at Hopton near Hodnet.

Firefighters tackle fire involving 300 tonnes of hay at Hopton near Hodnet

Five fire appliances including the Heavy Pumping Unit were mobilised from Hodnet, Market Drayton, Prees, Wellington and Wem at just before 4.30am.

Around 33 firefighters were at the scene just off the A53.

Two main jets were in use to tackle the fire from an improvised dam and farm supply borehole.

Crews surrounded the fire and put a fire break in place.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately, anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101.

Crews @shropsfire dealing with approx 400 tons of bailed hay at Hopton near Hodnet. pic.twitter.com/xj0Dg3VE58 https://twitter.com/SFRS_JT/status/771934804535279619

Mores pictures of the incident off the A53, near Hodnet pic.twitter.com/rFtCtYbv2d https://twitter.com/SFRS_Scott_H/status/771944880293675008

Crews @shropsfire from Hodnet, Wem, Market Drayton, Prees & Wellington still dealing with Bailed hay fire at Hopton. pic.twitter.com/WrUBDwMRm0 https://twitter.com/SFRS_JT/status/771956483084939264

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  • Shropshire
  • Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
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