Firefighters tackle field fire near Colchester
Fire crews from across Essex were called to the scene
Last updated 4th Aug 2022
Firefighters have tackled a large blaze, which spread across three field near Colchester last night.
Crews were called to Harwich Road in Ardleigh, with flames spreading quickly due to windy conditions.
It's believed the fire was caused by a faulty combine harvester.
Station Manager Nick Singleton said:
“Crews worked really hard under arduous and windy conditions to prevent the fire spreading."
"We had a thatched cottage and stables nearby and by putting a fire break in, we were able to prevent it from spreading to those buildings.
“We’d like to thank our colleagues in Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service who sent a crew from Holbrook and two crews from Princes Street.
"We’d also like to thank the farmers who helped us on scene with their machinery.”