Bonfire sparks Beaworthy field fire

AN out-of-control bonfire set fire to a field and hedgerow near Beaworthy last night (Thursday). Fire crews from Hatherleigh and Holsworthy tackled the blaze near Chilla Moor just after 8pm. Crews used beaters to extinguish around an acre of undergrowth t

AN out-of-control bonfire set fire to a field and hedgerow near Beaworthy last night (Thursday).

Fire crews from Hatherleigh and Holsworthy tackled the blaze near Chilla Moor just after 8pm.

Crews used beaters to extinguish around an acre of undergrowth that was damaged by fire.