By Shamsiya Hussainpoor
A farm shed in Macclesfield burst into flames yesterday afternoon and emergency services were called to the rescue.
Macclesfield fire brigade was contacted to put out a fire in a large complex sheds on a farm property in Macclesfield on Saturday afternoon around 2.10pm, the CFA crews arrived at the scene in less than 10 minutes after they were notified.
Macclesfield fire brigade captain Sharon Merritt said the fire was caused by a malfunction electric fence unit.
“We found the sheds to be 90 per cent involved in fire with the fire very close to the house,” Ms Merritt said.
“We immediately made sure the residents were safe and started extinguishing the fire and stopped it spreading to the house.”
The owner of the farm managed to save a few saddles from the fire while the CFA crews saved two buggies from burning.
“Unfortunately, the rest of the contents, including work equipment were totally destroyed and the buildings and the contents were not insured, which is a huge loss for the people who live there,” she said.
Fortunately, no people or livestock were injured.
Macclesfield fire brigade were assisted by Cockatoo CFA, Yellingbo CFA and Hillcrest CFA.
The CFA crews were at the scene for almost two hours, they left at 4pm.
