Fire crews work through the night at Little Torrington fire

Fire crews from surrounding areas, including Bideford, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Okehampton, were called to the agricultural fire at 6pm last night.

Devon firefighters in 2012
Author: Rosa BownPublished 15th Sep 2023
Last updated 15th Sep 2023

Multiple fire crews have been working through the night at a large barn fire in little Torrington in North Devon.

Six fire engines, a water bowser and an incident command unit were called to attend the fire at 6pm last night

Horses and small animals have been removed from a nearby stable to a safer area, due to the radiant heat.

The fire involved agricultural machinery, hay, and a small area of asbestos sheet roofing.