Field fire - Isleham - East Cambs

13/07/2022 6.09PM

On Wednesday (13) at 6.09pm, crews from Soham, Burwell and the incident command unit from Huntingdon, along with crews from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, were called to a field fire on East Fen Road, Isleham.

Crews arrived to find a fire involving a baler, around 20 acres of stubble, and a large hedgerow. A farmer assisted with removing bales from the area.

Firefighters used hose reels, beaters and chromes to get the fire under control and prevent further spread to neighbouring fields. Farmers also assisted with using farm machinery and a bowser for water.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

Crews returned to their stations by 12.10am.