FLAMING straw bales sparked an emergency response from firefighters this morning.

Crews were scrambled from Bicester and Banbury Fire Stations after a number of straw bales went up in flames about 10.30am.

A baler was also on fire nearby in the field close to Fritwell, near Bicester.

Oxford Mail:

Firefighters used a 4x4, beaters, and hosereels to tackle the flames which Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said was accidental.

It comes as the county basks in almost 30C following a hot bank holiday weekend.