Firefighters were called to a field fire in Earls Colne this afternoon.
Crews were sent to the scene at around 3.30pm after reports of a field on fire.
Smoke from the blaze was also drifting towards a road and causing problems for drivers.
Beaters and two hose reels were used to put the fire out and the cause was found to be accidental.
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