Fire in the open - Hampton Vale - Peterborough

29/04/2026 9.21PM

On Wednesday (29) at 9.21pm, a crew from Yaxley and a crew from Huntingdon were called to a fire in the open on County Road, Peterborough.

Using a drone, firefighters located the fire in woodland.

Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used a hose reel and jet to extinguish the fire.

The cause of the fire was believed to be deliberate. Anyone with information should contact police by visiting www.cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Crews returned to their stations by 12.45am.