More than 30 firefighters called to large blaze in Bretton, Peterborough

More than 30 firefighters were called to a large blaze in Bretton, Peterborough last night (Thursday, July 20).

Emergency services were called to Katharine Way at about 7.30pm following reports of the fire on farm land.

Witnesses said large crowds of people turned up to the scene, after clouds of black smoke were seen in the area.

A Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “More than 30 firefighters, including crews from Dogsthorpe, Stanground, Thorney, Yaxley, the Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade, St Neots and Huntingdon, along with the water carrier from Ramsey, attended the incident.

“Firefighters arrived to find a fire involving a large area of crop and farm machinery. Using hose reels and beaters they extinguished the fire and returned to their stations by 10pm.

“The cause of the fire was accidental.”