Follow up to the barn fire in Euxton

Follow up to the barn fire in Euxton

Dear Resident,

Following on from the email we sent you in the earlier hours of the morning about the barn fire in Euxton, we have a further update for you.

Six fire engines remain at the scene of a large barn fire at Culbeck Farm, Culbeck Lane, Euxton.

At its height, the incident involved eight fire engines, supported by specialist officers, a water bowser, command and incident support units, and drone resources.

The fire involves a barn measuring approximately 40 metres by 20 metres and containing around 250 tonnes of straw. Firefighters have worked throughout the night to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby agricultural materials and buildings.

Damping-down operations are continuing, and machinery is being prepared to remove burnt and smouldering straw from the barn. Six relief crews have been brought in to continue firefighting operations.

This remains an ongoing and protracted incident. People are asked to avoid the area and keep nearby roads clear for emergency vehicles.

Kind regards,

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service