Crews tackle ‘ongoing’ large grassland fire in Devon

Fire crews from 20 appliances are tackling a large ongoing grassland fire.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it received multiple calls reporting the grassfire at about 14:50 BST in Mincinglake Valley Park in Exeter, Devon.

A spokesperson for the service said crews expected the fire would be ongoing for “some time” and the scene had been “sectorised” as part of efforts to prevent it from spreading further.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were also currently at the scene and they were urging members of the public to “avoid the area”.