250 tonnes of straw catches fire in rural Norfolk

250 tonnes of straw which caught fire at The Street in Burgh-next-Aylsham. Photo: Jake Greatbatch (Image: Jake Greatbatch)

Fire crews from Aylsham and Wroxham were called to the scene at The Street in Burgh-next-Aylsham shortly after 8pm on Wednesday, April 24.

A Norfolk fire service spokesman said 250 tonnes of straw had caught fire.

The spokesman said one fire engine from Aylsham will remain at the scene throughout the night on a 'watch and brief'.

Burgh-next-Aylsham is located south east of Aylsham and is within the Broadland district.

250 tonnes of straw which caught fire at The Street in Burgh-next-Aylsham. Photo: Jake Greatbatch (Image: Jake Greatbatch)

250 tonnes of straw which caught fire at The Street in Burgh-next-Aylsham. Photo: Jake Greatbatch (Image: Jake Greatbatch)