Farm buildings with hay storage, machinery and chemical stores have high fire risk and often remote locations.. Agricultural Building Fire Safety Common Fire Causes Self heating of hay and straw (spontaneous combustion) Electrical faults in ageing wiring Machinery overheating (combine harvesters, tractors) Crop dryer fires Agrochemical storage Arson (rural crime) Key Measures Separation distances between buildings Hay moisture monitoring Electrical installation inspection (5 yearly) Fire extinguisher provision Emergency water supply (farm ponds, hydrants) For agricultural fire safety, contact us.