50 bales of hay on fire in field by Tower Hill, Witney
AT LEAST 50 bales of hay are on fire in a field by Tower Hill, Witney.
According to eye witnesses there are currently four fire engines dealing with the blaze.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said that it was called to the fire at 4.24pm and the cause of the fire is unknown.
Resident Michael Phipps’ house backs on to the field.
The 35-year-old said: "My son was playing in the garden and he came in shouting 'daddy daddy the field’s on fire.'
"The fire was roaring earlier, it looks like they’ve got it under control now though."
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