Crews fight 12,000-tonne hay bale fire at old Wigsley RAF field

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at the former RAF Wigsley airfield in Nottinghamshire.

Crews were called to the field at 00:32 BST on Sunday where 12,000 tonnes (12,000,000 kg) of hay bales and corn crop was alight.

A spokesperson for the fire service said about 10 fire engines were at the scene during the height of the incident overnight, but the operation had since been reduced to three engines.

Due to the scale of the fire and the current dry weather, crews could be at the scene “for the week”, the spokesperson added.

The fire service has urged people to avoid the area where possible.

Any residents who can still see or smell smoke have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.