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Two Barn Fires Erupt in North Yorkshire and Shropshire

1/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On January 11, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a barn fire in Spofforth, arriving at 8:25 PM and monitoring the fire as it burned out.
Firefighters found a timber shed containing 2,000 liters of vegetable oil and a propane cylinder.
On January 11, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled a barn fire in Clun, caused by electrical issues, using a dry powder extinguisher and a hosereel jet.

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Story summary

On January 11, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a barn fire in Spofforth, arriving at 8:25 PM and monitoring the fire as it burned out.
Firefighters found a timber shed containing 2,000 liters of vegetable oil and a propane cylinder.
On January 11, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled a barn fire in Clun, caused by electrical issues, using a dry powder extinguisher and a hosereel jet.