Essex County Fire & Rescue Service dealt with a Chelmsford fire in Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, after a large field blaze spread across 40 acres of crops. Firefighters were called shortly before 15:20 BST and asked people to stay away while crews worked.
Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers
Ten crews were tackling the flames, which were creating large plumes of smoke in the area. The field fire was north of South Woodham Ferrers, and crews were supporting the field's farmer as they brought the incident under control.
Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
An Essex County Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said: "Please avoid the area while firefighters bring the incident to a safe conclusion." The warning matched the scene itself: a wide agricultural blaze, smoke in the surrounding area, and a response large enough to draw ten crews to one field.
The practical advice for people nearby was simple — keep clear of Crows Lane while the crews worked. The scale of the fire, measured at 40 acres or 16ha, shows why access had to stay restricted until firefighters finished with the scene.
What started the field fire in Crows Lane has not been given. For now, the immediate next step for anyone in the area is to stay away and let the crews finish their work.
