FIREFIGHTERS tackled a barn fire in Winsford yesterday.

Fire crews were called to the scene just after 4.30pm yesterday following report of a barn fire in Swanlow Lane.

Four fire engines from Northwich, Winsford, Holmes Chapel and Crewe

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters tackled a barn fire on Swanlow Lane. Hay inside a barn was on fire.

“The crews, four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, used a main jet and two hose reel jets to bring the blaze under control. Firefighters also moved livestock from a barn next door.”