Breaking
Hayling Island fire update: 50 firefighters remain at scene dampening down huge blaze
A number of emergency calls were made
Firefighters have extinguished a large crop fire on Hayling Island.
At midday, around 40 emergency calls were made to the fire service reporting the blaze, in fields off Manor Road. The affected area was said to be around 30 metres by 30 metres. No casualties have been reported.
A fire service spokesperson said in an update: “Over 50 firefighters are on the scene and are now working to dampen down the affected area.
“Fire engines and support vehicles from Hayling Island, Emsworth, Fareham, Cosham, Bordon, Alton, Portchester, Eastleigh HQ, Southsea and Horndean are in attendance.”
Smoke can be seen from the M27, M271, A3(M) and A27 .