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CTV News
a day ago
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- CTV News
Tips for preventing fires during harvest
In this photo taken using a drone, a farmer is seen leaving a field with a load of hay bales, Thursday, August 18, 2022 near Moose Creek, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld The Fire Department of North Huron is offering tips, so farmers stay safe while harvesting hay and wheat this season. Here are the department's signs when it comes to hay, straw, wheat, and field fire risks: Field fires Field fires can start from: Hot bearings, belts, or exhaust from balers or tractors Sparks from metal hitting rocks Overheated baling equipment Dry stubble and low humidity Friction during baling or machinery issues Bale fires Bale fires, applicable to hay, straw, and wheat, will often start inside the bale. These are what can indicate a fire could start: Musty or sweet caramel smell from bales Rising internal temperatures Visible smoke or steam from bale stacks If your bale is over 65 C internally, that is a dangerous sign. If it's over 80 C internally, you should call 911 immediately. The fire department also offered safety tips for baling and storage:
BBC News
19-07-2025
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- BBC News
Essex crews tackle three large field fires in just one day
Fire crews from 19 stations tackled three large field fires in one day across a county. Essex Fire Service said on Friday it attended blazes in Grays, Rayleigh and the time of the incident roads were closed in the area and smoke was seen blowing over the A129 and three fires were put out, the fire service confirmed. At 09:53 BST the service was called to reports that 37 acres (15 hectares) of standing crop was alight in Stifford Clays, Grays. At 15:38 it was called to a seven-acre (three hectares) fire on Amersham Court, Rayleigh, where one outbuilding was damaged. Crews were later called to Conrad Road, Witham, at 17:21, to put out a 74-acre (30 hectares) field fire. Group manager Marc Diggory said crews in Rayleigh "worked hard to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading to nearby properties". He confirmed it spread to one outbuilding but no-one was injured. The recent warm weather had increased the risk of wildfires, the fire service said. It asked that people reduce the risk of further incidents by stubbing out cigarettes and disposing of them properly. It also asked people to avoid lighting campfires or barbecues in the countryside. "If you do, make sure they are fully extinguished before you dispose of them," the service said. "Never leave barbecues or bonfires unattended and discard your rubbish, especially glass bottles, responsibly." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
