Firefighters are tackling a large fire at historic Ushaw College Farm
FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a large fire involving up to 200 tonnes of hay at Ushaw College farm.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a barn on fire at Ushaw College Farm, Ushaw Moor, at about 5.35pm."
A spokesperson for the service said: "On their arrival it was reported that 200 tonnes of baled hay and a barn of 60m by 30m was well alight.
"Two appliances from Durham and one Tactical Response Vehicle(TRV) attended. Firefighters used hose reels, jets and Positive Pressure Ventilation to tackle the fire.
"At 9.40pm, 50 tons of hay was still alight and at 10.20pm a large quantity was still alight
"The fire was extinguished at 12.30am."
The barn was extensively damaged by the fire.
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