Incident: Barn Fire in Brecon

At 7.51pm on Sunday, August 10^th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews from Brecon, Talgarth, Crickhowell, Builth Wells and Llandrindod Fire Stations were called to an incident in Libanus in Brecon.

Supported by a crew from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, crews responded to a fire involving one single-storey barn, measuring approximately 45 metres by 20 metres.  The fire involved approximately 29 tonnes of straw bales and small farm implements. 

The straw was removed from the barn and moved to an adjacent field.  Crews were involved in dampening down hotspots.  Crews utilised a total of six hose reel jets, four pumps, one rural response pump and two water bowsers.

The barn was severely damaged by the fire.  Crews left the scene at 12.21am on Monday, August 11^th.

Free Bale Temperature Testing

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service offers free temperature and moisture content tests for bales, as well as a variety of other ways to keep you and your farm safe from fire.

Depending on the readings we receive, we will then work with you to formulate a plan to manage the risk of spontaneous combustion.

To book a free bale temperature testing visit, please contact our Farm Liaison Officer on 0800 169 1234 or email farmsliaisonofficer@mawwfire.gov.uk.

If the bales are smouldering or on fire, call 999.

More information on Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Farm Fire Safety services can be found here.