FIRE crews attended a fire involving around 50 tonnes of hay this morning.
Crews from Wilton and Hampshire attended the incident off the A303 Amesbury just before 8am this morning.
Two hose reel jets were in use.
#SalisburyFireStn; @FireWilton @Hants_fire are currently in attendance at a fire involving approx 50 tonnes of hay off the A303 Amesbury. Two hose reel jets are in use.
— DWFireControl (@DWFireControl) July 21, 2021
A statement from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with approximately 50 tonnes of hay bales alight near Cholderton off the A303.
"Crews from Salisbury, Wilton and Gillingham are there along with the Andover water carrier.
"The call came in at 06:13 this morning and crews are still on scene tackling the fire using hay drags, hose reel jets and mechanical assistance."
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