Firefighters have extinguished a wildfire on Brimpton Common after the blaze consumed four hectares of gorse and woodland, with crews completing final inspections and returning to stations this morning.
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09:30 UPDATE (26 August)
Fire crews have completed their final inspection and extinguished all remaining hot spots. All firefighting teams have now returned to their stations. As a precautionary measure, a crew will revisit the site this evening for a follow-up inspection.
07:30 UPDATE (26 August)
Firefighters from Tadley and Kingsclere returned to Brimpton Common this morning for a reinspection. During their assessment, multiple hot spots were discovered, with crews currently damping down these areas.
00:00 UPDATE
The incident has been declared over and all crews have departed the scene. A morning reinspection will be conducted to check for any remaining hot spots.
23:40 UPDATE – Fire Contained at Brimpton Common
Fire crews have successfully surrounded the blaze at Brimpton Common on the Hampshire-Berkshire border.
The incident, which started shortly after 9pm, has impacted approximately four hectares of gorse, trees, and shrubland. Over 20 firefighters from Tadley, Kingsclere, and Fleet stations, assisted by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, remained on site to ensure complete extinguishment.
Local residents are still advised to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke in the area.
22:00 UPDATE
Fire crews responded to a wildfire on Brimpton Common, situated on the Hampshire-Berkshire border, shortly after 9pm tonight.
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Firefighters from Tadley, Kingsclere, and Fleet stations, supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews, are currently tackling the blaze.
The fire has impacted around four hectares of gorse, trees, and scrubland. Crews are deploying hose reels, jets, and 4×4 vehicles to control the fire.
Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.
Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
