Firefighters tackle straw blaze at Battle field

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called out to a field near London Road, Battle, after one hectare of land was ablaze.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Sep 2015, 18:37 BST

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At 5pm (September 12), one fire engine and a Land Rover were sent to the scene.

A fire service spokesman said it was believed straw had set alight.

The firefighters put out the blaze and left the scene at 5.30pm.

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