Almost 60 fire fighters were called to the scene of a crop fire.

Eastern Daily Press: The Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack ChaneyThe Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack Chaney (Image: Archant)

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to Long Lane in Hoveton at 2.07pm yesterday.

A total of 58 firefighters in 13 engines attended the fire, as well as ambulance services.

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Crews remained at the scene will into the evening, with 13 firefighters and four engines remaining at the scene until 5.30pm.

Eastern Daily Press: The Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack ChaneyThe Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack Chaney (Image: Archant)

The crews managed to get the blaze under control by around 4pm, but officers remained to dampen down the field and continue to monitor the situation.

Eastern Daily Press: The Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack ChaneyThe Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack Chaney (Image: Archant)

The nearby road, Long Lane, was closed by the Norfolk Police between 2.40pm and 2.50pm.

Eastern Daily Press: The Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack ChaneyThe Hoveton field fire. Picture: Jack Chaney (Image: Archant)

The fire took place in a field of standing crops.

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The news comes after more than 50 fires were reported in one weekend last week, with 34 agricultural fires including crops and equipment being reported since June.