10 photos show the scale of Hartlepool barn fire as firefighters remain on scene over 18 hours later

Fire crews have been battling a barn blaze in the Hart area of the town since Monday evening, November 15.

Published 16th Nov 2021, 15:38 BST

Updated 16th Nov 2021, 17:48 BST

The fire service sent three engines from Billingham and Hartlepool to deal with a barn fire “containing hay and straw”

A spokesperson for the fire service has said that the cause of the fire is being investigated.

See photos from the scene of the blaze in our gallery below.

1. Barn blaze

The fire occupied firefighters across two days. Photo: Frank Reid

The scene at Butts Lane, Hart Village on Monday morning. Photo: Frank Reid

A fire appliance remained on the scene on Monday morning "on protective stand by". Photo: Frank Reid

The barn fire contained "hay and straw". Photo: Frank Reid