A fire in a field in Culcheth, Warrington, is believed to have been started deliberately.
Shortly after 6pm, last night firefighters from Birchwood were called to hay on fire in a field off Severn Road, in the village.
The crew used an extended hose reel to put out the fire, and beaters and the hose reel to damp down the area.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.