FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a barn fire at Upton this afternoon (Thursday).
At around 3pm, firefighters were called to the scene in Ryde, with a number of straw bales reported to be well alight.
A fire engine and a water carrier from Ventnor have been tasked, alongside two fire engines from Ryde, and a fire engine from Sandown.
No animals are thought to be involved.
UPDATE 4.30pm:
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We have four pumps, and two water carriers in attendance.
"Firefighters are in the process of putting out the fire.
"Three outbuildings containing straw bales are well alight."
UPDATE 5.25pm:
Both pumps from Ryde mobilised to a large agricultural fire. Approximately 800 round bales of straw in 3 barns. Water supply is always an issue at the start of these incidents but we’re on top of it now. Gonna be a long night. pic.twitter.com/MkBpsLlfwz
— Ryde Fire, Green watch IWFRS (@IWFRSRYDE) August 1, 2019
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