Barn fire which destroyed £20,000 of hay was arson, say fire service
A fire that destroyed about £20,000 worth of hay at a barn is being treated as arson.
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Firefighters from eight stations in north Shropshire were called to the fire at Dobson's Bridge in Whixall at about 4.15am on Sunday when 500 tonnes of hay and a tractor went up in flames.
The barn is owned by Cyril Forrester and rented by dairy farmer David Edgerton of Rack Lane Farm, Rack Lane, Whixall.
A spokesman for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "This fire was set deliberately. Anyone with any information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111."
