Crews were called to the road to extinguish the trailer fire (Image: Lazonby Fire Station)
A LARGE trailer fire caused a Plumpton road to be shut for some time yesterday, as locals and fire crews worked for three hours to re-open the stretch of highway.
Crews from Penrith and Lazonby fire stations were called to the road in Plumpton at 7.26pm yesterday evening, May 13 after a large amount of straw bails were on fire.
A spokesman for Lazonby fire station said: "Reports of a large trailer fire. Upon arrival crews were faced with a large amount of straw bails on fire, along with Fire Penrith and the water bowser the incident, swift action from the vehicle owner helped remove the tractor and trailer.
"From the hazard area, crews worked with locals to get the road open, In attendance for 3 hours."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here