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Farm fire at Brasted Lane, Knockholt

Crews raced to Knockholt yesterday following reports a fire was ripping through farm machinery.

Two engines arrived on the scene at Brasted Lane at 3.30pm to find a baling machine well alight.

Flames had spread to a field of cut corn which contained 15 bales of hay.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident
Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident

Two hose reel jets were used as officers tackled the blaze — which destroyed the machine, the five-acre field and a tonne of hay — in just over an hour.

No injuries were reported and police have been contacted for further information.

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