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Firefighters tackle two large Billericay haystack fires

Essex Fire & Rescue Haystack fire, BillericayEssex Fire & Rescue
Firefighters have been joined by Corringham's water bowser and an off-road vehicle from Chelmsford

Firefighters are tackling two large haystack fires in a field.

Several hundred tonnes of hay were alight when crews arrived at Botney Hill, Road, Billericay at about 17:40 BST, Essex Fire and Rescue Service said.

Firefighters "worked incredibly hard amid high winds" to divide the blaze into sections, surrounding it by by 19:30 BST.

Smoke can be seen in the area and and Botney Hill Road remains closed.

Essex Fire & Rescue Haystack fire, BillericayEssex Fire & Rescue
Botney Hill Road remains closed and drivers are being asked to avoid the area

A water bowser, which provides a large supply of water, and an off-road vehicle are at the scene.

The fire service said crews will oversee the blaze and make sure it burns out safely.

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