South Yorkshire firefighters deployed to huge blaze involving more than 100 hay bales

South Yorkshire firefighters are dealing with a huge blaze involving more than 100 hay bales this morning.
By Claire Lewis
Published 7th Oct 2019, 08:45 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2019, 13:10 BST
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It is estimated that between 100 and 150 bales have gone up in flames.

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Crews were alerted to the incident in Snowden Hill at 6.45am today and there are currently five fire engines at the scene.

Firefighters have been called to a huge blaze involving more than 100 hay balesFirefighters have been called to a huge blaze involving more than 100 hay bales
Firefighters have been called to a huge blaze involving more than 100 hay bales
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The hay bales are on fire in a barn.

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Residents in the area have been advised to jeep their doors and windows closed because of the amount of smoke generated.

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