Fire believed to be deliberate damaged 100 square metres of field in Northampton

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) was called shortly after 10pm last night on Monday July 20 to reports of a fire in a field on Weedon Road, Northampton. NFRS said: “Three crews tackled the fire wearing breathing apparatus, using hose-reel jets and beaters to put it out and prevent it from spreading further. All crews had returned to their stations shortly before 11pm. “Approximately 100 square metres of field was damaged by the fire, which was believed to have been started deliberately.”