Crews tackle huge South Normanton scrubland fire

A huge 1500sqm scrubland was alight in South Normanton.
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Firefighters were called to the scene

Today, Tuesday, July 17 at just before 10am firefighters from Alfreton were called to a fire off Lees Lane.

A spokesman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said: “Crews were in attendance at a fire off Lees Lane, South Normanton involving 1500 sq meters of scrub land damaged by fire.

“Firefighters still on the scene are damping down hot spots using beaters and water back packs.”