FIREFIGHTERS from Seaham tackled a fire involving bales of hay in the Murton area today.

A spokesperson for the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were alerted to the blaze in the Station Estate North area of Murton at lunchtime on Tuesday.

A number of bales of hay were on fire. Crews used water and wildfire equipment to extinguish the fire, the cause of which is unknown.

Anyone with information relating to the incident should contact FireStoppers anonymously on 0800 169 5558.