Title: Fire Crews Tackle Large Muck Heap Blaze in South Oxfordshire
Crews from Oxford’s Rewley Road Fire Station, Thame Fire Station, and Slade Park Fire Station were called to the fire in South Oxfordshire on Saturday (April 19).
At around 10am, the crews attended the large muck heap on fire while a water carrier from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was also mobilised due to limited water supplies in the area.
Commenting on Easter Sunday morning, a spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews worked hard to reduce the risk of the fire spreading. Hose reel jets were used to suppress the fire, and hay drags and forks were used to prevent the whole pile being affected. Mechanical assistance was also provided by a neighbouring farmer which helped to move the heap to a safer location. Due to the size of the heap, relief crews were also used before the incident was handed over to the occupier."
"Crew manager Bransby was able to use his equestrian knowledge to reassure and calm the horses, maintaining stable relationships."
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service shared photographs which showed the blaze and the horses as well as firefighters at work. The fire service did not disclose the exact location of the incident.
On April 19, fire crews from Oxford’s Rewley Road, Thame, and Slade Park Fire Stations responded to a large muck heap fire in South Oxfordshire around 10 AM. Due to limited water supplies in the area, a water carrier from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was also deployed to assist in extinguishing the blaze.
Firefighters utilized hose reel jets, hay drags, and forks to suppress the fire and prevent it from spreading further. Mechanical assistance from a neighboring farmer was instrumental in relocating the muck heap to a safer area. Relief crews were brought in to manage the situation before the incident was handed over to the property owner.
Additionally, Crew Manager Bransby used his equestrian expertise to calm nearby horses, ensuring their safety during the incident. The Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service shared images of the fire and the efforts of the firefighters, although the exact location of the fire was not disclosed.
