Fire crews called to lorry fire at Metheringham and smoke-logged business in Sleaford

By Andy Hubbert

Editor

Published 9th Oct 2025, 17:40 BST

Updated 10th Oct 2025, 15:05 BST

Crews were called to two fires in the Sleaford and Metheringham area on Wednesday (October 15).

In the early hours, the fire service was alerted to a large vehicle on fire at Metheringham Heath.

Fire appliances at the commercial property in Sleaford. Photo: Metheringham Fire Station.

placeholder image — Fire appliances at the commercial property in Sleaford. Photo: Metheringham Fire Station.

Crews from Metheringham and Lincoln South were called out at 2.48am to find a HGV on fire.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the flames using a hose reel according to Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Smoke pouring from the lorry at Metheringham Heath. Photo: Metheringham Fire Station

placeholder image — Smoke pouring from the lorry at Metheringham Heath. Photo: Metheringham Fire Station

The fire is believed to have been caused by a punctured tyre.

Later, at 10.15pm, crews from Metheringham and Sleaford were called to a smoke logged commercial property on Lincoln Road, Sleaford.

A fire service spokesperson said Halloween decorations were moved by the heating system which caused a smoke cloak security device to active.