Incident
Farm building, tractors and vehicles alight
Firefighters were called to a farm building and multiple vehicles alight in Sutton this morning.
When crews arrived they confirmed the fire had spread from the wooden barn to two tractors, caravans and vans in the yard.
Initially crews had difficulty establishing a water supply and requested a water bowser.
Firefighters worked in different sectors to extinguish the fire. A fire investigation was carried out and the cause of the fire was accidental.
Farm fire safety advice:
We've issued the following safety advice to farmers in Essex in the event of a fire:
Get to a safe place and call 999 immediately.
Be ready to give:
- The full location (including What3Words or grid reference)
- What's burning or at risk (e.g. hay, fuel, chemicals)
- Information about fire engine access and water supply
- Stay clear of the fire and make yourself known to crews on arrival
- Be prepared to evacuate livestock or assist with machinery if needed
Book a farm safety visit with us - https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/rural-and-farm-fire-safety
