North Derbyshire field goes up in flames as wildfire risk remains high amid dry weather spell

Residents and motorists have reported a blaze near Barlborough late this afternoon (Wednesday, August 5).

Photos and videos from the scene show flames spreading over a field with smoke visible from the distance.

It has been reported that fire crews are in attendance.

This comes after Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) has issued multiple warnings as wildfire risk remains high amid a prolonged dry weather spell.

A DFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters from Staveley, Bolsover, Clowne, Nottinghamshire’s Worksop and South Yorkshire’s Aston Park stations were called to a field fire to the south of the A619 near Barlborough following a 999 call to our control room at 14:56 hours.

"The area affected is approximately two hectares. No casualties have been reported.

"The main flame front has been extinguished.

"Crews remain on scene damping down and checking for hotspots.”