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Firefighters tackle hay bale fires near Shrewsbury

By Shropshire Live16 October 2016
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Firefighters from Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury and Tweedale were called to three large fires involving hay near Shrewsbury early this morning.

Firefighters tackle hay bale fires near Shrewsbury

Five fire appliances attended the fires in an open field at Berwick Wharf near Shrewsbury at 4.20am.

The fire involved around 1000 tonnes of hay bales in two fields.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking for people to avoid the area.

Green watch Shrewsbury currently dealing with 3 large fires in the Uffington area! Please avoid area if possible. pic.twitter.com/D1TXdREHmE https://twitter.com/SFRS_Shrews/status/787515129705398272

3 separate seats of fire, approximately 1000 tonnes. pic.twitter.com/BpBU2BRiY7 https://twitter.com/SFRS_Shrews/status/787526302437900288

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