An investigation is under way into the cause of a major fire in Nottinghamshire. The blaze - at a farm in Oatfield Lane, Saxondale - was reported to police just before 7pm on Friday (February 17).
Firefighters were called to the scene. A number of bales of hay were on fire.
Fire crews will continue to be at the site over the next few days to ensure the blaze is completely put out. A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers have launched an investigation with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and carrying out a number of lines of enquiry.
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"They are also appealing for any witnesses. Anyone who has any information is being asked to call 101, quoting incident number 0713 of 17 February 2023.
"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." A spokesperson for Bingham fire station said: "This was approximately 400 tonnes of bailed straw well-alight.
"We had fire engines from Bingham, two from London Road and a water bowser from Worksop in attendance." A resident told Nottinghamshire Live on Saturday (February 18) that the fire was still "simmering" at the scene.
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