Potential arson at hay bales in Drayton. Picture: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
FIREFIGHTERS spent hours battling against a fire that was potentially caused by an arsonist.
The day and night shift from Banbury Fire Service attended hay bales alight in Drayton village on Sunday.
The incident is now being investigated as a possible arson attack.
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The fire meant that a fire engine was tied up for eight hours, which resulted in Banbury Fire Station needing back-up from other crews nearby.
Hook Norton Fire Service were also called to multiple fires in the area at the same time.
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