2007's spring was exceptionally dry and a few grass fires ensued. To deal with a fire well up the hill the fire brigade had to tap into the water supply on Manchester Road in Greenfield, with their hoses leading all the way up Friezland Lane. 40434 carefully crosses the ramps over the hoses in a scene somewhat reminiscent of the blitz.
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