The fire broke out near Rowton Castle yesterday evening.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent 12 fire crews. Photo: Oswestry Fire Station
The blaze broke out on a field of cut hay that was being baled, to the rear of the Grade II-listed Rowton Castle shortly before 6.30pm on Friday night.Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent 12 fire crews from all corners of the county to mount a major operation to stop the fire spreading into adjacent crops and woods.The hay fire near Rowton Castle. Photo: Susie PowellA Shropshire Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said:"At 6.
"Fire appliances were mobilised from Baschurch, Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Market Drayton, Minsterley, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Wellington and Whitchurch."Nobody was injured in the blaze. Photo: Oswestry Fire StationFire crews were on the scene for much of the night. Photo: Market Drayton Fire Station
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged farmers to take fire safety precautions, particularly in the dry weather, with farm safety advice available on its website.
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