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Firefighters Battle Massive Hay Shed Blaze in Banbridge

4/3/2026

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Over 40 firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are battling a large hay shed fire in Banbridge, Co Down that began on April 2, 2026.
The emergency call was received shortly after 9 PM.
Firefighters rescued approximately 300 sheep using the Large Animal Rescue Team.
A telehandler is removing hay to help extinguish the flames.
NIFRS says operations will continue for an extended period.

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Story summary

Over 40 firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are battling a large hay shed fire in Banbridge, Co Down that began on April 2, 2026.
The emergency call was received shortly after 9 PM.
Firefighters rescued approximately 300 sheep using the Large Animal Rescue Team.
A telehandler is removing hay to help extinguish the flames.
NIFRS says operations will continue for an extended period.