Posted: Wednesday 14 November 2018, 14:39
Firefighters from Chesterfield, Staveley and Bolsover are currently dealing with a large barn fire at a farm on Rectory Road, Duckmanton.
Firefighters were called to attend the incident at 13:18 hours today, Wednesday 14 November 2018.
Local residents are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed whilst the incident is ongoing.
Station Manager Colin Winterbottom said: “Whilst we are dealing with a large barn fire, firefighters have been successful in controlling the fire and prevent it spreading to any vehicles and buildings on the site.
“I’d like to request that people avoid the area whilst we deal with the ongoing incident.”
The incident is expected to be ongoing for several hours whilst firefighters and partners bring the incident to the quickest and safest conclusion.