Barn fire in Denver, near Downham Market
Emma Knights
Monday, October 8, 2012
8:10 AM
Five crews spent the early hours of this morning tackling a blaze at a barn near Salters Lode.
The fire at the 50m by 50m agricultural building, which was used to store grain and diesel, started shortly before 1.30am and firefighters were at the scene until just after 6.30am.
Three fire crews, one from Downham Market and two from King’s Lynn, went to deal with the fire initially, before crews from Dereham and Methwold took over.
As well as extinguishing the fire, crews also made sure two nearby propane gas tanks were made safe by keeping them cool.
A Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said that the barn was on the same road as the area’s war memorial, and that some firefighters would return to the scene at about 9am to check on the situation.
Other News Articles
- Photo gallery: Norwich Evening News: A week in pictures
- Thousands pull together to fight cancer at Race for Life
- Fresh hope for development of Pinebanks site in Thorpe St Andrew
- Your messages and tweets for those taking part in the Race for Life this weekend
- Did saving a West Brom fan’s life save Norwich City’s season?
- Woman carer stole cash from vulnerable pensioners in Norwich
- Photo gallery: Festival fun for everyone in Norwich this weekend
- Free festival fun in Norwich this weekend
- Photo gallery: The power of the wind makes music in Norwich park
- Residents object to homes plan for former south Norfolk care home
ADVERTISEMENT