Two arrested after barn fire kills 10 calves
© West Midlands Fire Service Ten calves were burned alive and 11 others needed veterinary care after a suspected arson attack at a farm in West Midlands.
More than 30 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at White House Farm, in Lutley Lane, Halesowen.
The flames ripped through a large barn which was filled with 300sq ft of hay and livestock.
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Firefighters managed to evacuate 100 cattle and 12 horses.
Twenty-four hours later, fire crews were called to the same farm again to tackle a second barn blaze.
On this occasion, 50 cattle were rescued. The cause of this fire is under investigation.
50 cattle already safely evacuated from barn fire in #Halesowen. 6 fire crews in attendance. Pic: Jemma Graham pic.twitter.com/cTwEu2HwuZ
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) August 15, 2016
Here are some of the first moments of today's barn fire in #Halesowen that we still have six crews tackling. pic.twitter.com/ucGopaNwEX
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) August 15, 2016
Cause of barn fire in #Halesowen not yet known. Large number of hay bales on fire. Pic: Jemma Graham pic.twitter.com/taZ0o12AZ6
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) August 15, 2016
West Midlands Police said a man, 51, and a 16-year-old teenage boy have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the first incident.