More than 1000 pigs rescued as fire takes hold at farm

  • Meridian

Fire crews from across Oxfordshire have been tackling a massive blaze which broke out at a farm near Abingdon.

More than 1000 pigs were saved by firefighters from the path of the fire at the site close to Longworth.

More than 14 fire stations have been involved in fighting the fire which tore through 3000 bales of hay since yesterday afternoon.

Crews say they will remain at the scene this weekend to stop the flames spreading.