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Fire ravages field near small village

Craig BuchanSouth East
News imageEddie Mitchell A red fire engine parked in a field of grass. The neighbouring field has burned and ifs completely black. Smoke wafts through the sky.Eddie Mitchell
Firefighters responded to the incident on Saturday afternoon

Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a field in West Sussex.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said at about 15:45 BST on Saturday that it was dealing with the incident close to West Chiltington Lane, near Coneyhurst.

Local residents were advised to avoid the area before firefighters said at about 18:15 that the response was "being scaled down" and crews were preparing to leave.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Emergency services have repeatedly issued warnings about the outdoor fire risk in recent months, following the hottest summer on record and a long spell with minimal rainfall.

News imageEddie Mitchell A burned field, as seen from above. Parts of the neighbouring field is also charred and some smoke remains.Eddie Mitchell
The damage to the field can be seen from above
News imageEddie Mitchell A tree with a plume of white smoke coming off it. The field behind it is burned. Three fire service vehicles are parked nearby.Eddie Mitchell
Trees at the site also sustained damage in the blaze

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