Firefighters tackle huge 2000sq m Bestwood fire

A grass fire in Bestwood is being tackled by firefighters.
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Firefighters were on the scene

The emergency call came in at just after 3pm today, Thursday, July 19 and crews from Stockhill and Arnold are at the scene.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said: “Crews are at the scene of a grass fire near Gainsford Crescent in Bestwood.

“2000 square metres of grass and undergrowth are alight. One hose reel and beaters are being used to extinguish the blaze. No one has been injured.”

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