Firefighters tackle ‘fire in an open field’ in Nutbourne

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “We were called at 14:12 to reports of a fire in an open field off Priors Leaze Lane in Nutbourne.

“Joint Fire Control mobilised six fire engines and three specialist support vehicles to the scene.

“Firefighters worked to bring the fire under control and will continue to monitor the scene through the evening to ensure there are no further signs of fire.”