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'Large haystack fire' tackled near A-road

Shefford Community Fire Station Haystack on fire with field and ash on the ground - which looks blue in colour Shefford Community Fire Station
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews would remain at the scene through the night

Firefighters have spent the night tackling a large haystack blaze close to an A-road.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a field near the Gravenhurst junction of the A507 at about 01:00 BST.

It said crews would remain at the scene for several hours to ensure it was contained.

A picture on the Shefford Community Fire Station Facebook page showed thick smoke rising from a haystack engulfed in flames.

The post said: "We are currently in attendance at a large haystack fire near the Gravenhurst junction on the A507.

"Crews will be with the fire throughout the night to ensure it doesn’t spread to the surrounding areas."

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