IN PICTURES: Farmers fields left devastated after BBQ causes large blaze in Milton Keynes town

    Newly-released photographs have shown the impact that a fire has had on farmers fields in Olney.

    Emergency services were called to two large grass fires at River Meadow off Church Street in Olney on Sunday afternoon (18/7).

    Multiple fire engines and crews spent time tackling the blaze, which is now believed to have been caused by a barbecue. 

    The fire affected ten hectares of freshly cut hay in adjacent fields.

    It was extinguished using haydrags, beaters and water from the River Great Ouse - as well as a drone.

    READ MORE: Local firefighters issue barbecue safety warning to Milton Keynes residents

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