FIREFIGHTERS from Yate, Thornbury and Kingswood raced to put out a large grass fire in Wickwar last Tuesday.
Four crews in total were dispatched at 3.18pm following reports of the blaze in a field off the B4509 near the quarry.
On arrival, crews were met with a large fire measuring roughly 300m by 300m and used three high pressure hose reels and beaters to tackle it.
They were assisted by a farmer in creating a fire break using a plough.
An Avon Fire and Rescue spokesman said it was believed the fire was started accidentally.
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