Fire breaks out in open as multiple crews sent to village to tackle blaze

FIREFIGHTERS successfully prevented a fire from spreading after being called to an incident in Drakes Broughton.

Fire crews from Pershore, Worcester and Evesham were called to the village today (Tuesday) to the fire that was “out in the open”.

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A spokesperson for Pershore Fire Station said: “Fire in the open for us this afternoon in Drakes Broughton.

“Quick intervention from the crew stopped further fire spread, alongside our colleagues from Worcester Fire Station and the water carrier from Evesham Fire Station.

“Crews will revisit the site later this evening to ensure no further hot spots have appeared due to wind conditions.”