Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled a large field fire in Crewe - covering an area of more than 400 square metres.

The incident happened on fields behind Aysgarth Avenue, Leighton, at 3:07pm yesterday (August 11).

One fire engine from Alsager and one from Congleton attended the scene - putting out the large blaze.

A fire engine on the Leighton housing estate close to the field (Caroline Gray).

The field fire was located close to a children's play area and Leighton housing estate.

It happened in the midst of the UK heatwave with temperatures continuing to rise this weekend.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Spokesperson said: "A fire involved a field and covered some 400 square metres.

"A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the flames."

The fire happened on Leighton fields next to the West Coast Main Line (Caroline Gray).

A Crewe Nub News reader has sent in pictures of the field fire. Check them out in this article.

Firefighters remained at the site until late yesterday evening - ensuring the area was safe.

Last night, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, also dealt with a large hedge fire in a Crewe field.

A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the flames on the field (Caroline Gray).

The incident off Church Lane, Wistaston, was reported at 6:39pm.

Firefighters from Crewe used one hose reel jet to tackle approximately 60 metres of hedgerow.

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