A NUMBER of pigs were removed from an agricultural building after it caught fire in Herefordshire. 

Two fire engines - one each from Hereford and Bromyard - were called to Stoke Lack at 10.50am on Saturday (December 9). 

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The fire, which was caused by an infrared lamp and hay bales, was extinguished using two hose reel jets. Firefighters helped removed 10 pigs to a place of safety. 

There were no casualties and no other emergency services attended.

The incident was marked as pending closure at 11.37am.