Firefighters Tackle Barn Blaze In Hallaton
Written by HFM News on 27th June 2020
Firefighters have been dealing with around 100 tonnes of straw ablaze in a barn in Hallaton.
Crews from Market Harborough, Kibworth and Uppingham were sent to tackle the fire off Hallaton Road just before 4am, and remain at the scene.
The alarm was raised by someone who noticed a large amount of smoke coming from the area.
Barn fire in Hallaton Pic: Kibworth Fire Station
Firefighters also requested the assistance of a water carrier from Loughborough, to ensure there was enough supply of water to deal with the fire.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say it is believed the blaze was started deliberately.
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