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Lorry carrying hay goes up in flames near Great Tew
04/08/2021
The B4022 will remain closed for most of today as a result of the blaze
A lorry carrying 25 tonnes of hay went up in flames just off the A361 on the road to Great Tew last night. As a result the B4022 will remain closed for most of today.
Crews from four fire stations were initially called to the blaze at 7.22pm. They found the entire lorry and its load of hay well alight when they arrived.
A water carrier from Leamington was called to the scene to assist with supplying water.
Firefighters worked through the night to bring the incident under control and make the area safe.
Crews from Chipping Norton, Deddington, Hook Norton and both pumps from Banbury station initially worked to bring the blaze under control. Charlbury Fire Station sent along crews at 11:30pm to take over some of the work.
Firefighters remained at the scene until late this morning to damp down the area.
Thanks have been expressed to a local farmer who assisted the fire crews by using his machinery to help clear the hay and also gave permission for some of the burnt hay to be stored on his land.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam