Blaze Breaks Out in Newport Open Field – Fire Crews Battle Huge Flames
Firefighters from all over the Isle of Wight raced to tackle a massive open fire at St George’s Lane, Newport, this evening. The blaze, covering roughly 30 by 20 metres, sparked emergency action just after 9.45pm.
Massive Fire Response Mobilised
- Newport fire crews first on the scene
- Two specialist appliances from Freshwater also rushed in
- A total of four fire engines plus two water carriers battling the fire
Police Called Over Suspicious Fire
Group Manager Dean Haywood revealed the fire was surrounded using beaters and two main water jets. A water relay system supplied by carriers kept the jets going.
“The fire has been surrounded using beaters and two main jets with water provided by a water relay using the two water carriers. A total of 4 appliances are on scene alongside 2 water carriers. Police have been called to the scene due to the suspicious nature of the incident.” – Group Manager Dean Haywood
Ongoing Coverage
This is breaking news. Firefighters continue to fight the flames and police are investigating the cause. Refresh this page or check back for the latest updates on this dramatic open field blaze in Newport.
