Dramatic video shows serious farm fire at Cortworth Lane, Wentworth, last night
and live on Freeview channel 276
Eyewitnesses described the scene as looking ‘really bad’ after a large haystack had caught fire next to Cortworth Lane, Wentworth, at around 8.30pm.
A dramatic video of the scene shows how firefighters battled to access the fire to start putting out the flames.
Nearby residents reported on social media that firefighters were still on the site this morning.
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Hide AdSouth Yorskhire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews from Tankersley, Elm Lane, Central and Rivelin were called to Cortworth Lane, Wentworth, at 8.28pm.
"Upon arrival they found a large amount of hay bales next to some farm buildings. Crews worked to ensure the fire didn't spread to the buildings and it was largely out by around 11.44pm.
"Two fire engines remained in place overnight to keep cooling the bales, that continued to burn out slowly. We finally left the scene at 12.42pm and the fire is thought to have started accidentally.