South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue mobilised a significant response to a farm fire near Fishlake this afternoon after flames spread to multiple buildings and consumed what crews say was thousands of tonnes of winter hay feed.
Large-scale response to agricultural blaze
Firefighters from across the county attended the scene, with seven fire engines and about 10 water tankers reported as being in use while teams worked to bring the fire under control. The incident involved several farm buildings and vast quantities of stored hay, raising concerns about the potential for prolonged firefighting operations and the loss of critical winter feed for livestock.
Crews focused on preventing the fire from spreading to neighbouring structures and fields and on extinguishing remaining hotspots in the hay stores. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue confirmed its personnel were in attendance; details on any injuries or damage assessments have not been released.
Impact on the farm and local area
Stored winter feed represents an essential resource for livestock farmers heading into colder months. The loss of thousands of tonnes of hay could have significant implications for stock management and feed budgets at the affected holding and potentially neighbouring farms if supplies are shared.
- Location: Near Fishlake, Doncaster
- Resources deployed: Seven fire engines, around 10 water tankers
- Material involved: Thousands of tonnes of winter hay feed; several farm buildings
| Item | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| Fire engines | 7 |
| Water tankers | ~10 |
| Hay involved | Thousands of tonnes |
At this stage South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue remains the principal agency at the scene. Local residents were urged to avoid the immediate area to allow emergency vehicles to operate and to limit unnecessary traffic on rural roads. There has been no official update on the cause of the fire or whether any animals were affected.
Farm fires that involve large stacks of hay can be difficult to extinguish and may smoulder for extended periods. Such incidents commonly require sustained water supplies and specialist firefighting tactics to reach internal hot spots, which explains the deployment of multiple water tankers.
We will publish further updates as the emergency services release more information, including any statements on the cause, damage assessments and the likely impact on livestock feed supplies in the local farming community.
