ENVIRONMENTAL equipment was needed by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) firefighters to clear up a tractor and hay bale fire on Sunday.
Two crews from Oswestry were called to Knockin Heath shortly after 11am on Sunday after reports of a tractor fire on the B4396.
Firefighters had to use multiple pieces of kit to put the fire out, leaving the tractor and the bales of hay completely destroyed.
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Shropshire Highways and the Environment Agency were both informed of the incident as oil was spilled on the road.
A SFRS spokesman said: “Crews used breathing apparatus, Environment Agency equipment, a hosereel jet and a thermal imaging camera to tackle the fire
“One tractor and several hay bales were destroyed by fire.
“Crews used two hosereel jets to extinguish while wearing breathing apparatus.
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“The Environment Agency and Shropshire Highways were notified because of a hydraulic oil spill on the highway.
“Environmental mats were used on the highway drains to clear oil.”
A stop message confirming no further support was required was sent at around 12.30pm.
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