Honiton fire engines called to barn blaze in Upottery

Two fire engines from Honiton were called to a barn on fire at 5.45am this morning (June 22). The incident is still being managed, with Honiton crew members remaining at the scene to prevent escalation and protect the surrounding area.

In a statement, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "Fire Control received reports of a barn on fire in Upottery near Honiton early this morning.

"Two fire engines from Honiton, a Water Carrier from Danes Castle, an Incident Support Unit from Bovey Tracey and a fire engine from Chard were mobilised to the incident.

"On arrival crews confirmed that there was one barn well alight, and the fire involved approximately 100 hay bales and machinery units.

"Crews got to work with hose reel jets, CAFS jets, a thermal image camera and a light portable pump to tackle the fire.

"Fire crews from Honiton and Chard are still in attendance for a watching brief to prevent escalation and to protect the surrounding area."