Fire risk warning to farmers

THE first Farm Fires Report from NFU Mutual has revealed that fires continued to devastate rural communities across the South West of England, costing an estimated £24 million in 2024.

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Across the UK, farm fires cost an estimated £102 million, despite there being an 18% fall in the number of UK farm fire claims involving growing crops, building and farm equipment reported to the NFU Mutual insurance firm last year. The ongoing high costs have prompted calls for farmers to remain vigilant around the ongoing issue. The leading causes of farm fires were electrical faults, arson and lightning strikes. Fire damage to agricultural vehicles across the UK also cost an estimated £37 million.