A CROP field caught fire because of a stray flare.
Firefighters used four hose reels to tackle the blaze off Mayland Close, Mayland at 3.20pm.
Crews arriving at the scene reported that half of the field, measuring 200m by 200m, was well alight when they arrived at the scene.
Initially one appliance was sent to the scene, but on arrival, the incident commander requested an additional crew for manpower.
Firefighters reported they had the burning crop under control by 4pm.
The farm owner was on the scene and assisting with a tractor and water bowser.
The fire is believed to have been triggered by a stray flare being let off nearby.
