Ledbury and Bromyard firefighters have attended a large field fire that destroyed a combine harvester.
Crews from Leominster, Bromsgrove and Kingsland also attended the fire at Kyrewood, Tenbury Wells at 3.15pm yesterday (Wednesday, August 10).
“Crews did a fantastic job to prevent the fire spreading,” said a spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
“A huge well done to the farmer for putting a fire break in place to assist us using his equipment.
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“Ledbury utilised the thermal imaging capabilities of the drone to help find hot spots and prevent reignition.”
The Ledbury crew then attended a hedge and grass fire at a property near Much Marcle.
“Thankfully the fire was extinguished but a further thorough damping down took place using our rescue appliance,” the spokesperson said.
“Everyone is under a lot of pressure at the moment and the brigade is very busy, please be careful.”
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