East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) confirmed it received a report of the fire on Tuesday evening, July 14.
An ESFRS spokesperson said: “At 23:19 (11.19pm) firefighters from Hailsham and Eastbourne were called to reports of a fire in a field on Hailsham Road, Stone Cross. Approximately 50m of grass is well alight.
“Crews are using a hose reel jet and fire beaters to extinguish the fire. Steady progress is being made. Please avoid the area. If you are in the area please close windows and doors.”
Photographer Dan Jessup took some dramatic drone images of the incident showing firefighters tackling the blaze as it spread through the field.
ESFRS issued an updated statement on Wednesday, July 15, which said the fire was out as of 12.22am with crews ‘damping down checking for hotspots’.
The statement said: “Firefighting operations were complete as of 1.09am and crews left the scene by 1.24am. There were no casualties reported.
“Police were also in attendance for traffic management of road closures. A fire investigation is due to take place as to the cause of the fire.”
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Firefighters from Hailsham and Eastbourne tackled a field fire overnight at Stone cross. All photos by Dan Jessup Photo: Dan Jessup
2. Stone Cross
Firefighters at the scene Photo: Dan Jessup
3. Stone Cross
The fire spreads across the field Photo: Dan Jessup
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Firefighters in the field Photo: Dan Jessup