Fire crews tackle bonfire that spread to field

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Rescue Service said nearby properties had been evacuated with no casualties reported

About 60 firefighters are tackling a bonfire which has spread to a large field and property.

Emergency services were called to between Bransgore, Hampshire, and Bockhampton, Dorset, at about 14:30 BST, after receiving about 20 emergency calls about the spreading blaze, which Hampshire and Isle of Wight Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said was about five acres (two hectares) in size.

Fire engines from New Milton, Fordingbridge and across Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are being supported by specialist vehicles from Lyndhurst and Eastleigh.

The rescue asked people to avoid the area and said nearby properties had been evacuated with no casualties reported.

The spreading blaze was reported about 20 times this afternoon

It said the fire had impacted upon a property and nearby hedgerows and fences.

The evacuated residents are being supported by welfare teams.

HIWFRS added that hose reels, jets and specialist foam were used to extinguish the fire.