Horsham field fire sparks emergency response

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called at 2.25pm to a ‘fire in the open’ at Hammerpond Road.

“Joint Fire Control sent two fire engines and two off-road vehicles to the scene,” a fire service spokesperson said.

"Upon arrival firefighters found approximately ten acres of field well-alight.

“Crews quickly surrounded the fire and used beaters, flexi backpacks, hose reels and farming machinery to extinguish it."

The fire service said the blaze was of ‘accidental ignition’, adding: “Fortunately there were no casualties.

“The last crew booked away from the scene at 3.49pm.”