Gorse fire breaks out in Hampshire field

A large fire has broken out in a Calshot field
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A large gorse fire has broken out in a Hampshire field.
Firefighters were called to the area off Stanswood Road, in Calshot, at 19:00 BST and remain on the scene.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent crews from Hardley, Hythe, Beaulieu, Eastleigh and Ringwood.
A spokesperson said the service had received "multiple calls" about the fire, and people in the area were being advised to close doors and windows due to the smoke.
They said: "Firefighters are using a main jet and two hose reels to tackle the fire, which is estimated to be affecting an area of gorse and standing crop of around 400m (1,312ft) x 80m (262ft)."
There are no reported injuries.

Firefighters were called just before 19:00 BST

Crews remain on the scene tackling the fire with a main jet and two hose reels
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