NIFRS called to baler on fire in Co Antrim

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Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were tasked to the Galgorm Road, Ballymena, after a baler caught fire this afternoon.

It is understood two fire appliances from Ballymena Fire Station attended the scene, between Gracehill and Ahoghill, shortly after 3pm.

Crews were able to unhook the tractor from the baler.

A NIFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters used two jets and four beaters to extinguish the fire.

“The incident was dealt with by 4.01pm.

“The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition.”

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