Tractor helps firefighters stop three-acre blaze in Medstead field

Three acres of field were damaged in a fire in Medstead this morning.

Crews from Alton, Bordon, Winchester, Eastleigh and Rushmoor were called to the scene on Common Hill at around 11.30am, where they were supported by the incident command unit from fire brigade headquarters.

Firefighters used water carriers, off-road vehicles, beaters and hose reel jets to stop the fire, as a tractor was used to cut a fire break and prevent the blaze spreading further. Firefighters left the scene at around 1pm.