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2 days ago
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Field fire started accidentally, says fire service
A large field fire was believed to have started accidentally, a fire service has said. Crews tackled the blaze in Ravensden, near Bedford, on Friday, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said. About 25 acres (10 hectares) of grassland and hedgerow were destroyed, it added. It said crews used "a range of firefighting methods including hose reel jets and specialist lances" to put the flames out and stop it from spreading. The fire service warned people to "take extra care whilst out and about, especially with BBQs, smoking materials and any other kind of naked flame" during the warmer weather, when the ground was dry. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. You might also be interested in Council 'saddened' after fire destroys caravan site Crews tackle fire at derelict nursing home Bypass closed off as crews battle caravan park fire Related internet links Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
2 days ago
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Ravensden field fire started accidentally, says fire service
A large field fire was believed to have started accidentally, a fire service has said. Crews tackled the blaze in Ravensden, near Bedford, on Friday, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said. About 25 acres (10 hectares) of grassland and hedgerow were destroyed, it added. It said crews used "a range of firefighting methods including hose reel jets and specialist lances" to put the flames out and stop it from spreading. The fire service warned people to "take extra care whilst out and about, especially with BBQs, smoking materials and any other kind of naked flame" during the warmer weather, when the ground was dry. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
14-07-2025
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Drone image shows damage of field fire in Wollaston
Images taken by a search and rescue team's drone have shown the damage caused by a field were called to a blaze at a farm in the Shepherds Hill area close to Wollaston, near Wellingborough, at 13.40 BST on were assisted by volunteers from Northamptonshire Search and Rescue (NSAR), which used its drone to capture aerial pictures to help the fire commanders assess the said a pre-flight check had identified an "imminent low-flight event and our pilot delayed launch for 4 mins while the Red Arrows passed close by". Safety warning The blaze damaged standing crops and farm machinery. At its height, there were six fire engines and a water bowser at the followed another field fire at Corby on Thursday. Firefighters used wildfire backpacks and beaters to put it Sunday, there was also a fire at a thatched property in the village of fire service has issued fresh warnings about increased risks during the warm a post on social media it said: "Due to the hot weather we have had, the ground is dry, and fires can spread quickly – so please take care." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Firefighters extinguish large field fire in south Essex countryside
CREWS from five fire stations worked throughout yesterday afternoon to extinguish a fire that ripped through a field in the south Essex countryside. Firefighters responded to reports of a field fire in Little Burstead's Common Road at 4.13pm yesterday. Surrounding fields were successfully prevented from catching alight and investigation is due to be launched into the cause of the blaze. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service group manager Pete Donovan said: "Crews worked really hard in extremely hot conditions and farmers helped by working with us to create firebreaks. Charred - The fire ripped through a field in Little Burstead (Image: Essex Fire) "Thanks to everyone's hard work, we were able to protect surrounding fields and extinguish the fire." "The fire was extinguished shortly after 6pm and crews remained at the scene to check for hotspots. "An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause."
