Field fire outside Chichester: Photos show firefighters dealing with blaze near A285

Firefighters ‘successfully extinguished’ a fire in a field at Upwaltham, close to the A285, last night (Friday, August 19).

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it was first alerted to the incident at 4.07pm.

Crews from Chichester, Billingshurst, Midhurst, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton attended to deal with the incident.

A fire service spokesperson said: “The blaze affected more than 5,000 square meters of outdoor stubble between Selhurstpark Road and Droke Lane.

“Officers used hose reel jets and wildfire beaters to successfully put out the fire by 6.15pm.”

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