A dramatic photo released by Harrogate Fire Station shows the extent of the damage done in a barn fire near Huby yesterday.
Fire crews from Harrogate and Knaresborough joined two more appliances from West Yorkshire to tackle the fire at about 2pm.
It took place in a barn measuring around 25 metres by 25 metres, containing straw. Firefighters used hose reel jets to put the fire out.
Once the scene was safe, they also took the opportunity to meet a few of the farm’s occupants.
A firefighter makes friends with a cow after putting out a nearby barn fire. Photo: Harrogate Fire Station.
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Roof fire causes ‘serious damage’ to old rectory near Ripon
The old rectory in West Tanfield, north of Ripon, has been seriously damaged by fire today.
Crews from Ripon, Masham, Bedale, Leyburn, Northallerton and Thirsk tackled the blaze, which occurred next to the parish church of St Nicholas.
The Stray Ferret understands the roof of the property has collapsed. It is not yet known how the fire started but it is not believed anyone was injured.
Firefighters tackle the blaze in West Tanfield.
Masham fire station said in a social media post this evening that it and Ripon fire crews were called to reports of a fire in the roof at 10.50am. It added:
“After arriving a short time later a serious fire was developing in the attic space of the property.
“Further appliances from Bedale, Leyburn, Northallerton and Thirsk and an aerial ladder platform from Harrogate fire station was requested.
“Crews entered the building in breathing apparatus to attempt to stop the fire from spreading, but had to be withdrawn due to safety reasons.
“The house has suffered serious damage and crews remain at the scene into the evening damping down.”
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