PHOTOS: Field fire in Southend

Firefighters were called to a field fire in Southend earlier today.

On arrival, crews confirmed that a fire was affecting an area of grassland and trees measuring 200m x 200m.

Firefighters used water and beaters to extinguish the fire by 6:11pm.

Crews believe this fire may have been started deliberately.

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