Fire crews on scene of large field fire in Cranfield

Wednesday, 3 August 2022 15:54

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue were on the scene of large fire in Cranfield, residents are being told to avoid the area.

18:20: Crews have now extinguished the fire

15:04: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue on scene of large fire in Cranfield.

A spokesperson said: "We are currently in attendance at a large field fire in Cranfield, covering about 800 x 800m of standing crop. Currently we have two fire appliances from Kempston in attendance, along with Multi-Role Vehicles from Woburn and Shefford, Water carriers from Kempston and Toddington, a fire appliance from neighbouring Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, and our Drone.

"Firefighters are making good progress in tackling the fire. Please avoid the area."

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