Field Fire - Wakefield Area

Numerous calls to the control room reporting field on fire in the New Crofton area of Wakefield. On arrival crews reported 100m x 100m field fire with standing corn involved, fire also affected hedges and allotments. Crews requested further assistance for another 6 pumps (fire engines) making the incident Make pumps 7 for personnel and water. Crews tackled the fire from multiple areas surrounding the field. They used 4 hose reels to extinguish the fire.