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Hay Bale Fire
Nancecuke Common at 17/12/2017 16:32
A call was received by the Critical Control Centre at 16:32hrs reporting a fire in the area of Nancecuke Common, near Porthtowan.
An appliance from Tolvaddon Fire Station was mobilised to the area to investigate. The crew found a number of hay bales well alight. The crew started using a hose reel jets and requested another pump to provide additional water.
A further appliance from Tolvaddon Fire Station was mobilised.
Update 1840 hours:
Two appliances are still at this incident, crews continue to split the hay bales and fire fight, using two hose reel jets. A nearby hydrant is also in use.
Update 2000 hours:
The fire has now been extinguished and crews are returning to their home station. The cause was accidental.
Date Posted: 17/12/2017