Fire crews called to field blaze near Northampton this evening - residents told to keep doors and windows closed

Firefighters have been called to a fire in a field near Northampton this evening (Saturday, May 21).

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said it was called to a blaze in a field near the Brampton Grange and Welford Road area of Chapel Brampton at 5.15pm.

NFRS said on Twitter: “Residents in the area are asked to please keep doors and windows closed until further notice. We will update once the incident has been resolved.”