Firefighters tackle toxic situation at farm barn blaze

It has been reported that fire crews attending a barn fire in Tal-y-Bont, near Llanrwst, North Wales, last Sunday morning, had to face the dangers posed by potentially toxic fertilizer and tyres.

Around 50 firefighters were called to the farm just before 3am on the Sunday and were immediately aware that the fire required a specialist unit at the scene.

The barn itself was destroyed in the blaze along with a car and local residents were advised to ensure that their doors and windows were kept closed due to the risks posed by the smoke.

Fire crews also closed a road in the vicinity as they battled to keep the flames under control. It took them over seven hours to extinguish the flames and begin the dampening down process.

A statement released by North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said:

“Appliances from Llanrwst, Conwy, Colwyn Bay and Holyhead along with the Environmental Protection Unit from Holyhead are in attendance at an incident in Tal y Bont, Conwy.

“Crews were called to the incident at 2.42am this morning where a barn is on fire involving quantities of hay, tyres and fertilisers.

“Local residents are being advised to close windows and doors at present and the B5106 between Gwydyr Castle in Llanrwst and Ty’n y Groes is closed.”

A probe has now been launched into what caused the fire.