Holbury compost heap catches fire in the early hours

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FIREFIGHTERS were called this morning after a compost heap caught fire in the early hours.

Just before 3.30am, fire crews from Hardley Fire Station responded to a blaze in the open in Holbury. 

A compost heap which had caught fire was said to be "well alight" when firefighters arrived. 

It was extinguished using one hose reel, a thermal imaging camera and drag forks.

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