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Gorse fire breaks out in Hampshire field

Poppy Edgar A tractor is driving in front of the fire, which has spread through a grass field. Black smoke is seen in the sky and the tractor has its lights on.Poppy Edgar
A large fire has broken out in a Calshot field

A large gorse fire has broken out in a Hampshire field.

Firefighters were called to the area off Stanswood Road, in Calshot, at 19:00 BST and remain on the scene.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent crews from Hardley, Hythe, Beaulieu, Eastleigh and Ringwood.

A spokesperson said the service had received "multiple calls" about the fire, and people in the area were being advised to close doors and windows due to the smoke.

They said: "Firefighters are using a main jet and two hose reels to tackle the fire, which is estimated to be affecting an area of gorse and standing crop of around 400m (1,312ft) x 80m (262ft)."

There are no reported injuries.

Denise Bowie A grass field is on fire and there are large clouds of smoke in the sky, a bird is flying away from the blaze.Denise Bowie
Firefighters were called just before 19:00 BST
Poppy Edgar Daylight is fading so the trees are black silohuettes in the distance and flames can be seen emerging from the grass, there is black smoke floating up into the sky.Poppy Edgar
Crews remain on the scene tackling the fire with a main jet and two hose reels

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