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Farmers Halt Shropshire Crop Fire
2 Aug
Summary
- Farmers created a fire break using agricultural machinery.
- A water bowser was used to extinguish remaining hotspots.
- The fire started accidentally during harvesting operations.
A crop fire in Soudley, Shropshire, was swiftly contained due to the timely intervention of local farmers. On Saturday, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to approximately 30 square meters of burning crops. Farmers immediately utilized agricultural machinery to construct a fire break, effectively isolating the blaze and preventing its escalation.
Following the creation of the fire break, a water bowser from a nearby farm was employed to thoroughly soak the affected area. This measure ensured the complete extinguishment of any residual hotspots, bringing the incident to a safe conclusion. Fortunately, no individuals sustained injuries during the event. The fire is understood to have originated accidentally amidst harvesting activities.
