Two arrests made as eight fire engines are sent to major blaze in Buckingham
Two children were arrested in the Aylesbury Vale area in connection with a major fire which ignited yesterday.
Thames Valley Police confirmed that two children are suspected of arson offences in connection with a fire which started in a field by London Road in Buckingham.
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed eight fire engines to quash the blaze and four hose reels were required to extinguish the field fire.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene at around 4:50pm yesterday. Thames Valley Police described it as a ‘significant’ fire which covered approximately 200m x 200m of countryside land.
The police force also revealed that significant damage was caused to farmland, hedgerows and a number of hay bales. It was also confirmed by Thames Valley Police today, that both arrested individuals have now been released from custody.
"We would like to thank members of the public who assisted at the scene and remind everyone of the serious consequences that fires can have, particularly during periods of dry weather when they can spread rapidly and endanger people, property, and wildlife,” the police force said in a statement.
"Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact Thames Valley Police quoting reference number 43260390535.”
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service also revealed that it was given a farming bowser to assist with transporting water to the blaze. The service also confirmed that firefighters based at the Buckingham station carried out a second inspection of the area after the giant fire was extinguished.