Hay bale catches fire in Findon

Crews from four West Sussex towns spent nearly three hours tackling a fire in a field in Findon yesterday (Saturday, August 8).
Crews from Littlehampton, Worthing,Shoreham and Horsham tackled the blaze. Photo: Eddie MitchellCrews from Littlehampton, Worthing,Shoreham and Horsham tackled the blaze. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
Crews from Littlehampton, Worthing,Shoreham and Horsham tackled the blaze. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Firefighters were alerted at 4.40pm to a fire in a field, on Horsham Road.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was an accidental ignition, likely caused by the heat.

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A spokesperson said: "Crews from Littlehampton, Worthing, Shoreham and Horsham [found] approximately three acres of cut wheat, stubble and baled straw alight.

Crews foundapproximately three acres of cut wheat, stubble and baledstraw alight. Photo: Eddie MitchellCrews foundapproximately three acres of cut wheat, stubble and baledstraw alight. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
Crews foundapproximately three acres of cut wheat, stubble and baledstraw alight. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

"There was 10,000 square metres damage."

Crews had left the scene by 7.30pm.

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There was 10,000 square metres damage, the fire service said. Photo: Eddie MitchellThere was 10,000 square metres damage, the fire service said. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
There was 10,000 square metres damage, the fire service said. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

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