Photos show extent of dramatic field fire in North Derbyshire as dry weather spell continues

A fire reportedly started on a field just off the five pits trail in Tibshelf around 4.30pm on Sunday, August 2.

A pile of straw was seen ablaze with flames and smoke seen from the distance.

Three fire engines were seen in attendance at the site of the incident.

Images taken by Graeme Simpson at around 5pm show the extent of the fire.

It has been reported that flames were seen in the same area around 2pm today (Monday, August 3).

A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 14:01 hours today, firefighters from Nottinghamshire's Ashfield station were called to a field fire off Church Lane in Tibshelf.

“Crew came away at 14:37 hours and the incident has been left with the responsible person as a controlled burn.”

The incident comes as dry weather spell continues across Derbyshire and Peak District with fire crews responding to an increased number of incidents over the last few weeks.

These included a major incident declared at Tintwistle Moorland where firefighters were tackling the blaze for over a month, a large scale field fire near Bolsover last month and recent fires affecting a number of properties in Allenton and Derby in the last few days.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service shared the following safety advice:

• Do not have BBQs or campfires in open public space.
• Do dispose of cigarette ends responsibly.
• Do not leave litter or glass items when out walking or having a picnic.
• Do keep BBQs away from the house, shed and fences.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for a comment.