Property fire

Fire Control mobilised 2x fire engines from Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater alongside the Water Carrier from Bridgwater and 2 officers to a report of hay on fire inside an agricultural building.

At 10:03 crew confirmed that approx 50 bales of hay was fully involved in fire and got to work with 2x breathing apparatus and 1x main jet to ensure that all machinery and any hazards were removed from the barn.

At 10:13 crews stated that the farmer assisted crews with removing bales of unaffected hay into a field whilst crews made good progress using 2x breathing apparatus and 1x main jet.

At 11:04 crews confirmed that breathing apparatus was discontinued and the crew was emptying the barn.

At 11:38 crew confirmed that all burning hay has been removed from the barn and was providing advice to the farmer.

The cause of the fire was deemed accidental.