AN expanse of tree scrub and hay bales went up in flames near the M5 motorway on Friday morning (May 2).
Fire crews from Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Street, Cheddar and Somerton were sent to the scene, near Burnham, at just after 10.45am following a large number of calls from people who spotted the blaze.
It could be seen from near junction 23 of the M5, a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said, confirming the blaze involved 200m x 15m of scrub and bales.
“Crews used three hose reel jets, two attack jets, one light portable pump and wildfire pumping capability to extinguish the fire,” they added.
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