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Bonfire Night blaze burns 'several tonnes' of hay

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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue A large fire burning through blackened hay bales at night.South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Several tonnes of hay bales were involved in the fire

A large fire involving "several tonnes" of hay bales broke out at a farm on Bonfire Night.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident, near Storrs Mill Lane in Barnsley, shortly after 02:00 GMT.

Five fire engines were sent to the scenes and crews remained at the farm later on Friday.

In a statement, the service said: "Firefighters have been tackling a blaze involving several tonnes of wrapped hay bales in Cudworth, Barnsley since the early hours of this morning."

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Flames burn on the other side of the silhouette of some trees at night.South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
The flames ignited in the early hours after Bonfire Night

A spokesperson added: "Five fire engines attended a fire involving a large number of hay bales near Storrs Mill Lane after a call was received at 02:17.

"Firefighters are still on scene this afternoon working to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Two fire engines remain in attendance."

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue A fire engine with a poppy on the front is parked next to a hedge, beyond which an orange glow from the flames fills the sky.South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Firefighters are yet to determine the cause of the fire

The spokesperson added: "Please avoid the area to allow our firefighters to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.

"An investigation will be carried out once the fire is completely out."

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