FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a barn near Weobley.

Crews were called to the building, which measures 20m x 15m, on Hereford Road at around 9.25am.

The fire involved approximately 25 bales of hay which were well alight within the barn.

A water carrier from Leominster attended as well as crews from Hereford and Eardisley.

Firefighters moved the burning hay from the building into the open field with help from farmers and farm machinery.