Six engines fight fire affecting three fields and woodland at East Sussex village
Six engines helped fight a fire affecting three fields and woodland at Little Horsted on Thursday, August 13.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) said it was called at 1.18pm to reports of a fire in a field.
The fire service sent firefighters to the scene at Bradfords Lane and urged people to avoid the area.
A 1.40pm update from ESFRS said: “The fire is affecting three fields and woodland. There are no reports of injuries.”
A 3.10pm update said: “We remain on scene, with six fire engines, the 4x4 from Wadhurst, the water carrier from Uckfield and support from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Please continue to avoid the area.”
The final update at 7pm said: “Crews are continuing to dampen down hot spots. A full inspection has taken place and a full re-inspection is due to take place by one appliance and one land rover at 21:30. All other resources have left the incident.”