The fire fighters at work. Picture: Bude Fire Station
A baler caught fire in a field near Bude yesterday (Thursday, November 27).
Crews from Bude and Holsworthy Fire Stations had to use a drag fork to remove straw from the baler as it burnt in a field near Stibb.
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This was the fourth call out for Bude fire fighters that day, which included two automatic fire alarms and a chimney fire.
🚨SHOUT🚨Crews using the drag fork to remove straw from a baler on fire yesterday near Stibb. Thank you for your assistance Holsworthy Fire Station! 4 calls so far yesterday including 2 automatic fire alarms and a chimney fire. #BusyDay #BudeCrew #TeamWork pic.twitter.com/OeYafp3zpj
— Bude Community Fire Station (@BudeCFRS) November 27, 2020
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