FIREFIGHTERS are currently a large fire near to a play area in Tadley.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to land off Broad Halfpenny Lane at 3pm today (Friday, 20 July) to reports of “huge flames”.

The blaze broke out in a field next to a play area and a large area of gorse and woodland are currently still alight.

Firefighters from Basingstoke and across the border in West Berkshire are using four hose reels and knapsacks in attempt to extinguish it.

Police are also in attendance.

More to follow.