FIREFIGHTERS have battled a wildfire in Herefordshire as dry crops went up in flames, with crews sharing more dramatic pictures of the blaze.
A spokesperson from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said three crews, two from Hereford and one from Bromyard, were called to the scene at 3.57pm in Marden, a few miles north of Hereford, yesterday (Sunday, August 14).
Crews from Leominster, Eardisley and Kingsland fire station were also at the scene, said a spokesperson from Leominster fire station.
Like much of the county, the countryside in the area was parched and brown after several weeks without significant rainfall.
Smoke rose from the four-acre field and 100 metres of hedgerow in the rural village.
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Pictures from the fire service show the fire had started making its way into the next field Picture: Leominster fire station
The incident was put out in sections and the fire was fought using seven hose reel jets and one fogging unit, said the spokesperson.
Group commander for the fire service Dave Swallow said the crews made great early decisions and actions during the fire, which prevented the wind-driven fire from spreading into further fields.
Local farmers used a tractor and plough bowser to create a fire break and drinking water to support the firefighters, said Mr Swallow.
The fire had turned the field black with piles of crop alight Picture: Leominster fire station
Leominster fire station has shared more photos of the fire which shows much of the field is black with piles of crop alight.
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The pictures also show the fire had also slightly started spreading into the next field on the other side of the fence.
There were no casualties and no other emergency services were called.
The whole of the fire was put out by 6.22pm, said the fire service spokesperson.
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