Two homes badly damaged after field fire in Norfolk village

Dozens of firefighters were called to the incident in School Road, Ashmanhaugh, just before 12.30pm following reports of a blaze in the open.

The fire had then spread to houses nearby prior to the fire service arriving.

Stefan Rider, station manager, said: "We were faced with a full fire which had spread over a large number of acres.

"We expect to be here a while."

Mr Rider thanked neighbours who tried to stop the blaze from spreading along the road by using hoses before confirming everyone was "safe and accounted for".

He added: "We're dampening down and making sure the fire is not going to spread to any nearby properties.

"We want to make sure we’re absolutely happy before we leave."

A field fire has spread to a nearby property in Ashmanhaugh, Norfolk (Image: Paul Galpin)

Smoke and flames could be seen billowing across from the field towards properties in School Road, Ashmanhaugh (Image: Paul Galpin)

Seven fire crews and one water carrier from Hethersett, Earlham, Carrow, Aylsham, Sprowston, and Attleborough were in attendance.

The incident has been closed but crews will continue to monitor the area.