Field close to Full Sutton on fire – emergency crews called

Crews from neighbouring Humberside and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services were called to agricultural fields behind Full Sutton Industrial Estate in Common Lane, between the villages of Full Sutton and Fangfoss.

Plumes of smoke were seen from miles away at around 11am this morning.

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Eyewitnesses who work on the estate said this afternoon that four fire engines were present at the scene and were able to put the fire out, adding that it was limited to the fields and did not affect premises on the estate.

A Humberside Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We worked alongside North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in response to a field fire in the Full Sutton area today (31 July).

 “We received the 999 call at 10.48am and were on scene within five minutes.

“Three fire engines were sent from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to the incident, where crews worked alongside firefighters from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

“The fire was extinguished by 11.50am, although firefighters remained on scene a number of hours to continue dampening down.

 “Approximately five acres of straw and stubble were involved.

“We would like to thank the farmer for their support, including the use of a water bowser to help tackle the fire.

“The incident has been recorded as an accidental ignition.”