Firefighters battle major field blaze three hectares of crop fields in Wiltshire

Firefighters are dealing with a major fire involving three hectares of crop fields in Wiltshire.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service sent seven fire engines to extinguish the blaze – between Warminster and Salisbury – this afternoon (Tuesday, 9 August).

Fire crews remained on the scene in Deptford at 3.45pm.

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The fire service confirmed that a stubble field and approximately 100 bales of hay were alight.

As well as the fire engines, a 4×4 pumping appliance and two water carriers are in attendance.

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