Crews tackling the fire. Picture: Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
A forage harvester caught fire in a field near Cheltenham yesterday afternoon (Monday, April 5).
Fire crews from Cheltenham and Tewkesbury were called to the machine on fire in the Stoke Orchard area.
The harvester appeared to be destroyed but the fire was brought under control and prevented from spreading.
The fire service warned residents that they would likely see some residual smoke in the area into the evening.
Our crews from Tewkesbury and Cheltenham have been dealing with a combine harvester fire in the stoke orchard area. The fire is now under control, but you may see some residual smoke in the area into this evening. pic.twitter.com/0wpRF2NOru
— Glosfire (@Glosfire) April 5, 2022
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