Banbridge: 300 sheep saved from fire in hay shed

Firefighters save 300 sheep after hay shed catches fire in Down

The hay is being removed by a telehandler to help extinguish the fire.

Firefighters tackle blaze at hay shed housing hundreds of sheep - LIVE updates

Over 40 firefighters and six fire appliances have been working throughout the night to bring the blaze under control.

Banbridge: Hundreds of sheep rescued from hay shed fire

Around 300 sheep have been rescued from a fire in a hay shed in Banbridge.

More than 40 firefighters battle blaze in Co Down hay shed

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Banbridge: 300 sheep saved from fire in hay shed

The NIFRS were called out to the farm in County Down at 21:03 BST on Thursday.

NIFRS Statement: Large Fire at a Hayshed on Cascum Road, Banbridge

Friday 3 April 2026 A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) spokesperson said: “The large fire at a hayshed on Cascum Road, Banbridge has now ended. The initial call was received at 9.03pm last night, Thursday 2 April 2026. “Firefighters were called to reports of a well-developed hay fire in a shed with approximately 300 sheep and 30 calves. The NIFRS Large Animal Rescue Team led all animals to safety upon arrival. “At the height of the…