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Hay bales storage advice following barn fires

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has issued guidance about the storage of hay bales following three barn fires on Monday (5 October) morning.

At least one of the fires, in Tiverton, is believed to have started by the self-ignition of hay bales within the barn, while the other two, in Axminster and Combe Martin, are still under investigation.

The barn and 60 bales...