Firefighters battle East Sussex blaze - 'Please avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed due to drifting smoke'
Firefighters battled a blaze in East Sussex.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called at 10.43am today (Friday, July 17) to reports of a fire in the open in Battle.
A spokesperson said: “Two fire engines, two four-by-four vehicles and the water bowser have been sent to the scene which is in a field near the railway line by Telham Lane.
"Approximately 4 hectares affected by the fire. Firefighters are using hose reel and beaters. There are no reports of injuries.”
They warned: “Please avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed due to drifting smoke.”
In an update at 12.20pm, they added: “The water carrier has been stood down and is no longer needed.
"Crews are damping down hot spots.”