More than 40 firefighters battle blaze in Co Down hay shed
More than 40 firefighters battled a large blaze overnight in a hay shed in Co Down.Around 300 sheep were moved out of the shed on Cascum Road in Banbridge, while efforts continued to extinguish the fire.Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) area commander Suzanne Fleming said that operations would continue “for some time”.“The initial call was received at 9.03pm, Thursday 2 April 2026,” she said.“Initially, 300 sheep in the shed were led to safety by NIFRS Large Animal Rescue Team from Newcastle.“The fire is in hay, which is being removed by a telehandler to help extinguish the fire.“Over 40 firefighters and six fire appliances have been working throughout the night to bring it under control.“Operations will continue for some time.”
- Press Association
