As a result, the A377 closed and was expected to reopen at 5am. However, the incident is still ongoing and the A377 will remain closed for at least “a few more hours”, according to Devon Alert. A diversion has been set up to see motorists traveling via the A396 in Tiverton and the A361 in Barnstaple. At 4.51 a.m. wrote on Twitter: “The A377 will be closed for a few more hours due to the ongoing fire at Fishleigh Barton. Read more: “Explosions” heard, road closed and special unit called – live updates “The diversion route is via the A396 to Tiverton and the A361 to Barnstaple and vice versa. Leave extra time for your trip.” Many fire trucks from various stations are currently at the scene. A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were “making steady progress” and that the possible cause of the fire was believed to be an accident. In a statement, a spokesman said: “The fire department received a call from a member of the public about a large fire at a farm in Umberleigh. The initial response included two fire engines from Barnstaple, a fire truck from South Molton and an officer. (Image: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service) “Based on further information gathered from the fire brigade he called, escalated the incident and mobilized a Barnstaple tanker and two officers. When crews arrived at the scene, they confirmed that there was a large fire in a barn and asked for two more firearms. and Torrington) and an ariel platform ladder (Danes Castle – Exeter) for access and resources. “Then they asked for an environmental protection unit (South Molton) and an additional aquifer (Castle of the Danes – Exeter). The Ilfracombe Incident Management Unit is also present. “The crew confirmed that the barn, which contained many caravans, machinery and rollers, was 100% damaged by fire, but all the people at the scene have been recorded.” Since that announcement, two more fire trucks have been called in – one from Tiverton and one from Holesworthy. Receive the best stories about the things you love most, edited by us and delivered to your inbox every day. Choose what you love here Read more related articles Read more related articles