Firefighters are still on the scene in Spital Road, Maldon, after 100 tonnes of hay bails caught fire last night.A statement from the Essex Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters were called to a large fire involving 100 tonnes of bailed hay which was completely alight. "Crews protected surrounding risks and one appliance and crew remained on site throughout the night as a controlled burn was allowed to take place. Crews left at 5.27am this morning satisfied that the fire would...
