Fighting fire throughout night in Maulden

Firefighters are still at the scene (11 am 23/09/10) of a fire in 200 bales of hay at Kings Farm, Limbersy Lane, Maulden, Beds.

999 calls were received from 20.17 onwards on 22.09/10 and crews from Ampthill, Shefford and Kempston first attended.

Crews battled to stop the blaze spreading to a brick built barn. Firefighters from Potton, Luton and Dunstable took over during the night and now a crew from Toddington is at the scene.

An inspection will be made shortly to ascertain if the fire is completely out and it is safe for Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service to withdraw.