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Crews tackle overnight fire near country park

Neve Gordon-Farleigh
BBC News, Norfolk
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service A cluster of trees and ferns at Holt Country Park, with fire, embers and smoke billowing from the ground.Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
Fire crews remained at the scene near Holt Country Park to check for hotspots

Crews from 13 stations worked throughout the night to tackle a fire in a woodland area near a country park.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to Norwich Road near Holt Country Park at about 21:25 BST on Sunday.

A spokesperson said crews remained on the scene through the following day to check for hotspots.

North Norfolk District Council, which owns the park, said "fortunately" there was no fire on the park.

Charlotte Brown was walking with her partner when she saw the fire: "As soon as we could see the flames and were sure it was out of control and not just a bonfire, I phoned it in."

Charlotte Brown Smoke and flames coming from a fire in the open near a country park. While the picture has been taken at night and it is dark, silhouettes of trees and bushes can be seen.Charlotte Brown
North Norfolk District Council said "fortunately" there was no fire in the park

The service warned the risk of fires in the open was "currently high" due to dry weather and high temperatures.

"They also take away resources which may be needed for other emergencies - many fires in the open are preventable by taking extra care," a spokesperson said.

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