FIREFIGHTERS from Oswestry have joined with colleagues from across the border in Powys to tackle a barn fire on Thursday.
One crew from Oswestry was sent to Rhiwlas at around 1pm to assist crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MWWFRS).
A spokesman for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) Oswestry station confirmed that action was taken.
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They said: “Oswestry crews just returned to station after being call over the border by Mid And West Wales FRS to Rhiwlas to assist with a barn fire.
“It was a barn fire measuring 40m x 20m with more than 100 bales or straw and with two cylinders were also involved in the fire.
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“Crews assisted by farmer with heavy lifting equipment, used two hosereel Jets and drag rakes to help extinguish the fire.
“Oswestry returned once enough appliances arrived on scene and left with Mid and West Fire Rescue Service to close the incident.”
A stop message was sent to SFRS control confirming no further support was required from the service to assist MWWFRS.
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