
Fire crews remain at the scene of a major barn fire in Tilbrook, Huntingdonshire, which they say could burn for days.
The incident was first reported around 2am, prompting more than 30 firefighters to attend, including crews from Kimbolton, Huntingdon, St Neots, St Ives and Yaxley, along with the water carrier from Ramsey and additional support from Raunds and Thrapston in Northamptonshire.
On arrival, crews were faced with a well-developed fire involving a barn containing around 300 tonnes of straw. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings and land.
Crews remain on site this morning, making good progress, but smoke continues to affect the surrounding area due to the scale and complexity of the fire. A teleporter is being used to lift straw out of the barn, allowing firefighters to break it up and apply water directly to the flames and smouldering material.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
“This is a complex incident involving a large quantity of straw, so it will continue to burn for the next couple of days. Our crews are working tirelessly to extinguish the fire, and we thank residents for their patience and understanding while we bring the situation under control.”
Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed if smoke is affecting their homes, and to take care when travelling nearby. No injuries have been reported at this stage.
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