Fire crews from across south Shropshire were scrambled to a barn fire involving an estimated 300 tonnes of hay in the early hours of the morning.
Up to six fire engines and other support units were sent to Milson, near Cleobury Mortimer at 4.42am on Wednesday .
The incident has since been scaled back but three fire engines remained on the scene as of 8.13am. The cause is unknown at this stage Crews were initially sent from Bishop's Castle, Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Cleobury Mortimer, Craven Arms, Much Wenlock, Newport, Telford and Tweedale. They included an incident command unit, a light light pumping unit, a water carrier and the welfare unit.A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said the incident is being scaled down and three crews remain on the scene.
Although it was close to the south Shropshire border, no help was called from any other counties.Senior reporter at the Shropshire Star, focusing on the south of the county. Got a story? Get in touch at [email protected] hours agoVoicesJust now
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