Crews tackle haystack fire

UPDATED 8.25AM (Thursday 20 July)

Firefighters remained at the scene overnight and are continuing to let the haystack burn under control. One crew is in attendance.

UPDATED 10.20PM (Wednesday 19 July)

Crews are continuing to deal with a large haystack fire.

The fire has been surrounded and a farmer has created firebreaks.

Two crews are likely to remain at the scene overnight until the fire is completely extinguished.

Station Manager Jon Ford said: "The haystack is very close to trees, hedges and standing crops so we will be here into the early hours to make sure it does not reignite and spread.

"The B183 will remain closed in both directions while we deal with the incident.

"I'd like to thank the farmer for creating firebreaks. He will continue to help us by using a digger to pull the haystack apart, so that we can fully extinguish the embers. 

"Thank you to our Control team for co-ordinating our response and our crews who did a fantastic job of surrounding the fire so quickly."

Crews are tackling a large haystack fire in Sheering.

We were called to Hatfield Heath Road today at 7.49pm. Crews from Harlow (two), Stansted, Sawbridgeworth (Hertfordshire) are in attendance, along with Corringham's Water Bowser, which carries a large volume of water.

Crews are working hard to surround the fire and protect nearby crops.

Please avoid the area if possible while our crews deal with the incident.