Property fire

Two Fire crews and a water carrier attended a barn fire involving 300 large bales of hay in Edington, Bridgwater. Oncoming crews requested an additional 2 pumps be mobilised prior to arrival on scene as a large amount smoke could be seen from a distance. Farm machinery was removed from the barn which measured approx 20mx 50m and a main jet was used to dampen down. Crews set about dragging out hay and used foam to prevent fire spread to adjacent vegetation. A water relay was set up from a nearby hydrant to provide water to the fire ground. The incident has been ongoing through the night with crews damping down and each bay of the barn was being allowed to burn under controlled conditions. Two pumps remained on scene through the night and a further reduction to one pump wasmade at 0930. 

Crews from Bridgwater are in attendance doing a watching brief. These are the final details.