Crews tackle barn fire involving 100 tonnes of hay

Firefighters are managing two separate incidents involving barns. Near Bere Regis, a barn containing 1,000 tonnes of hay is being left to burn out completely. Meanwhile, crews are tackling another blaze near Whitchurch Canonicorum involving 100 tonnes of hay. In the latter case, local farmers are utilising machinery to assist firefighters in their efforts to control the fire. Both incidents have required specific tactical responses to manage the large volumes of combustible material.