Firefighters tackle tractor fire in West Mersea
Around 2,000 litres of mixed solution containing chemicals to spray crops was spilled onto the floor during the incident
Firefighters have been working to put out a tractor fire in West Mersea this afternoon (16 April).
When crews arrived at the scene in Colchester Road, they reported a "large tractor was 100 per cent alight".
They worked to put out the blaze by 4.06pm.
During the incident, approximately 2,000 litres of mixed solution containing chemicals to spray crops was spilled onto the floor.
Firefighters worked with Fire Service Scientific Advisors and the Environment Agency for advice on cleaning the solution.
The scene was left in the care of the farmer who will excavate the land.
Station Manager Danny Partridge from Colchester Fire Station said:
"Crews worked really well to extinguish this fire and establish a water source in a difficult area."