Barn fire in Euxton

Firefighters were called to a barn fire on Culbeck Lane, Euxton, at 11:20pm on Wednesday 23 September.

On arrival, crews found a large straw barn well alight. The incident was quickly escalated and now involves eight fire engines, supported by specialist officers, a command unit, water bowser and drone resources.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby agricultural buildings.

Due to the size and complexity of the incident, crews are expected to remain at the scene for an extended period.

Residents are advised to avoid the area where possible and keep windows and doors closed if affected by smoke. Motorists are also asked to take care and not to impede emergency vehicles attending the incident.

Further updates will be issued when available.

Update at 07:30am - Six fire engines remain at the scene of a large barn fire at Culbeck Farm, Culbeck Lane, Euxton.

At its height, the incident involved eight fire engines, supported by specialist officers, a water bowser, command and incident support units, and drone resources.

The fire involves a barn measuring approximately 40 metres by 20 metres and containing around 250 tonnes of straw. Firefighters have worked throughout the night to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby agricultural materials and buildings.

Damping-down operations are continuing, and machinery is being prepared to remove burnt and smouldering straw from the barn. Six relief crews have been brought in to continue firefighting operations.

This remains an ongoing and protracted incident. People are asked to avoid the area and keep nearby roads clear for emergency vehicles

Update: 4:30pm

Firefighters continue to tackle a significant barn fire at Culbeck Farm, Culbeck Lane, Euxton, after being called shortly before 11.30pm on Wednesday evening.

Crews have been working continuously to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby agricultural buildings and materials, including fertiliser, cattle feed and fuel supplies. Throughout the day, crews have continued firefighting and damping-down operations, while heavy machinery has been used to excavate and remove large quantities of burning and smouldering straw from the barn.

Six fire engines remain at the scene to support the ongoing operation, with firefighters expected to remain at the scene until later this evening. Specialist officers are also continuing to monitor environmental impacts and fire water run-off.

Update: 8:30am (25 September 2026)

Firefighters remain at the scene of a barn fire at Culbeck Farm, Culbeck Lane, Euxton, where operations have been continuing since Wednesday night.

Crews have made significant progress over the past 24 hours and the incident has now been reduced to four fire engines. Firefighters have been working alongside the farmer to excavate and remove large quantities of straw from the affected barn, allowing crews to identify and extinguish remaining hotspots.

Throughout the night and into this morning, firefighters continued damping down affected areas while plant machinery was used to remove straw and debris from within the building. A number of relief crews have attended throughout the incident to maintain firefighting operations, with command of the incident passing between officers as part of a planned relief strategy. Firefighters are continuing to monitor the scene and extinguish remaining pockets of fire as material is removed from the barn.

The incident remains ongoing and fire engines will continue to be visible in the area while this work is completed.