A 10-acre field blaze was successfully tackled by Essex County Fire & Rescue Service after a combine harvester fire spread to crops in Danbury, near Chelmsford. The incident occurred on Monday night, and eight fire units were called to the scene at 9.20pm
The fire rapidly extended to the neighbouring crops, posing a significant threat. However, the dedicated efforts of the firefighting teams contained the blaze by 11pm, preventing further damage. Fire crews remained on Ludgores Lane throughout the night to ensure the area was fully secure.