Emergency services called to field fire in Pevensey
Emergency services were called to a field fire in Pevensey on Wednesday afternoon (August 12), East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) have confirmed.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a field fire at 3.15pm on 12 August 2026.
“As of 3.25pm we have sent a fire engine and two four-by-four vehicles to the scene by Church Acre Drove in Pevensey.
“Please avoid the area, and if you are local keep doors and windows closed.
A spokesperson for ESFRS issued the following update at 3:35pm: “Approximately 50 square metres were alight.
“Crews are damping down with hose reel.
“A telegraph pole was also alight and CO2 is being used on that.
“A second fire engine is also being sent to the scene. One four-by-four is being stood down and is no longer needed.”
An ESFRS spokesperson said at 4pm: “Beaters and hose reel jet are being used.
“One fire engine and one four-by-four are at the scene.
“There are no reports of injuries.”
ESFRS confirmed at 5pm that the fire was out.