Firefighters battle barn blaze at Shropshire farm through the night
Firefighters in Shropshire today remain at the scene of a barn blaze at a farm that they have been battling through the night.
Crews from Wem, Telford, Bridgnorth and Craven Arms rushed to the fire in Nobold, a hamlet near to Shrewsbury. All animals at the farm are safe, officials confirmed and no one was injured.
The fire involved a barn building of brick and timber measuring approximately 25 by 25 metres. Crews used six breathing apparatus, four main jets and two hose reel jets to extinguish.
A spokesman said: "Barn fire, Nobold. Effective and safe firefighting actions have prevented spread to adjoining buildings. All animals safe. Working with farm on business continuity. Crews will be on scene throughout the night."
Fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform, the Light Pumping Unit, the Rescue Tender, the Water Carrier and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Minsterley, Shrewsbury and Wellington.
Operations and Fire Investigation officers were in attendance, as well as a utility company.
Lee Baker, of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, added: "Thanks to all the crews and Paul for their early hard work tonight. It’s been a long night but always enjoyable knowing we have done our best."
