Field fire - Lonstanton - South Cambs

26/08/2026 5.24PM

At 5.24pm on Wednesday (26) the south roaming fire engine was called to reports of smoke on Over Road in Longstanton. 

Firefighters arrived to find a field fire spreading to nearby grass. The crew used a hose reel and beaters to extinguish the fire and returned to their station by 6.40pm. 

The cause of the fire is 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.