A field fire on the outskirts of Calbourne is being tackled by firefighters from Newport and Freshwater this evening (Monday).
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were first alerted to the fire at around 17:00, with a crew from Newport quickly dispatched to the location near Calbourne Water Mill.
Upon arrival, the Newport crew requested the assistance of Freshwater’s water carrier to help tackle the blaze and extinguish the flames.
Crews remain on scene.
My lawn is like a swamp, what is actually burning?
did’nt know we had a drought in december..