Nine fire engines are currently on the scene of a large fire near Berkeley.
Crews from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service are working to bring the fire, which broke out on farmland in the Clapton area, under control.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service are also providing drone support.
Residents have been warned they will see smoke for some time and have been advised to stay away from the area and keep doors and windows closed.
There have been a number of fires in the area in recent days.
Well done and thank you to all of our highly skilled crews, working hard in very hot conditions, dealing with multiple fires in the open accross. Please help us by reading how to prevent fires in the open from starting accidentally by visiting our website https://t.co/lQcAG3R8ud pic.twitter.com/NWtk4qo3M5
— Glosfire (@Glosfire) August 10, 2022
Yesterday a fire spread across 50 acres of farmland in Cherington, with smoke visible from Stroud and Nailsworth.
It comes after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office issued an Amber alert warning of extreme heat for Thursday to Sunday.
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