People urged to 'avoid area' as South Yorkshire fire crews tackle large hay bale blaze

People are being urged to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area after a fire involving a large amount of hay bales broke out in a South Yorkshire village.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue posted on Facebook at just after 4am on Friday (November 6) that five crews were sent to Storrs Mill Lane in Cudworth, Barnsley to tackle the fire.

Their statement in full reads: “Five fire crews are in attendance at a fire involving a large amount of hay bales near Storrs Mill Lane, Cudworth.

The fire comes int he early hours of the morning following Bonfire Night.

“Avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed if you live nearby.”

More to follow.

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