Spontaneous combustion was the cause of a barn fire in Llanrhydd, Ruthin on Friday night (August 6) where over 300 hay bales were affected.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident from around 6pm until Saturday morning. Four appliances were originally sent, with one crew remaining at 11 am on Saturday morning, though they left soon after.

A total of 380 hay bales were affected by the fire, along with some damage to the roof of the barn.

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Thankfully, the North Wales fire service confirmed that no harm came to any human or animal life.

During the incident, a spokesperson said: "We are currently in attendance to a large barn fire in the Llanrhydd area of Ruthin, where approximately 300 bales of hay have caught fire.

"Four appliances were called to the scene shortly before 5.50pm today, and crews are expected to be in attendance overnight.

"We are asking people to avoid the area while crews tackle the blaze.

"Thank you for your assistance."

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "Our colleagues at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently tackling a large fire in the Ruthin area.

"People are advised to avoid the area while crews tackle the blaze."

North Wales Police had also warned the public to stay clear of the scene.

A spokesperson said: said: "Our colleagues at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently tackling a large fire in the Ruthin area.

"People are advised to avoid the area while crews tackle the blaze."

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