Six hectares of cut corn have been destroyed after a large field fire in Dartford.

Seven fire engines and a ranger were called to Burnt House Lane at 5.42pm yesterday.

The fire was brought under control by 7.28pm.

Nobody was injured in the blaze and the cause of the fire is not known at this stage.

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A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a field fire on Burnt House Lane in Dartford.

“Seven fire engines and a ranger attended the incident, and crews worked to extinguish the blaze.

“Around six hectares of cut corn was destroyed by the fire.

“No casualties were reported and the cause is not yet known.”

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