1,000 metres of grass destroyed in Horsham field fire

By Sarah Page
Published 18th Sep 2020, 10:37 BST
A fire in Coltstaple Lane, Horsham, destroyed 1,000 square metres of grass. Photo: Tristan LoraineA fire in Coltstaple Lane, Horsham, destroyed 1,000 square metres of grass. Photo: Tristan Loraine
A fire in Coltstaple Lane, Horsham, destroyed 1,000 square metres of grass. Photo: Tristan Loraine
Fire crews spent five hours yesterday tackling a large blaze in a Horsham field which destroyed 1,000 metres of grass.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called out just before 12.30pm to the field fire in Coltstaple Lane.

A spokesman said: “On arrival an area of stubble – approximately 1,000 square metres – was alight with multiple small pockets of fire.

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