Devon blaze rages across 100 acres of wheat

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A drone and beaters were used to tackle the blaze

Firefighters have tackled a blaze that spread across about 100 acres of wheat in Devon.

Eight fire engines were called to the fire, which broke out at about 16:00 BST on Thursday, at Newton St Cyres.

A drone and beaters were also used to tackle the blaze said a spokesperson for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

Farmers also created fire breaks on the land with two tractors. It is believed the blaze started accidentally.

Fire at Newton St Cyres
The fire raged across about 100 acres of wheat
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