FIREFIGHTERS from across Surrey spent most of yesterday battling a wildfire covering an area of 42 football pitches,A spokesman for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to a fire in Pirbright at 12:07 and have sent a number of fire engines, specialist vehicles and firefighters to the scene. Crews from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service are also providing us with assistance."A further statement said the wildfire spread across 30 hectares of heathland, which is equivalent...
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