Photos show aftermath of Derbyshire blaze that led to disruption for drivers along M1 – with fire crews battling “exhausting conditions”

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) were called to tackle a blaze at Biggin Farm near Tibshelf – with crews being deployed to the scene at 3.36pm on Thursday, July 10.

Residents had been warned to close their windows and doors while efforts continued to bring the fire under control.

Smoke plumes also impacted drivers along the M1 near Tibshelf Services, between junctions 28 and 29.

Seven fire engines from Alfreton, Staveley, Ashfield, Edwinstowe and Mansfield attended the fire, supported by two water carriers from Clay Cross and Worksop – as well as the Polaris and small fire units from Tuxford and Warsop.

Firefighters used six hose reel jets and beaters to extinguish the fire, which at its height involved an area of approximately 600 x 600 metres.

Final fire crews left the incident at 9.10pm and handed over to the farmer to monitor until sundown.

Firefighters from Alfreton returned to the site for a reinspection at 9.00am this morning (Friday, July 11) – using one hose reel jet to dampen down and check for hot spots.

The stop message was received at 10:34am and the scene was left in the care of the farmer.

These photos of the damage caused by the blaze were taken by crew members from Nottinghamshire’s Ashfield Fire Station.

A station spokesperson said: “A total of 11 fire appliances were deployed to tackle the blaze. These types of fires are especially demanding and exhausting for our firefighters—particularly in today’s heat.

“A huge thank you to all crews involved for their relentless efforts in such challenging conditions.”