Horsham field fire sparks emergency response
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Ten acres of field caught fire in Horsham earlier today (Saturday, August 19).
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 2.25pm to a ‘fire in the open’ at Hammerpond Road.
“Joint Fire Control sent two fire engines and two off-road vehicles to the scene,” a fire service spokesperson said.
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Hide Ad"Upon arrival firefighters found approximately ten acres of field well-alight.
“Crews quickly surrounded the fire and used beaters, flexi backpacks, hose reels and farming machinery to extinguish it."
The fire service said the blaze was of ‘accidental ignition’, adding: “Fortunately there were no casualties.
“The last crew booked away from the scene at 3.49pm.”