Firefighters were called to Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton on Monday (Image: Supplied)
Firefighters were spotted at a Southampton cemetery on Monday – and this is why.
Crews from Redbridge attended Hollybrook Cemetery to reports of a fire in the open.
But upon arrival at the scene, the fire turned out to be a controlled burn.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service (HIWFRS) confirmed no action was taken.
A spokesperson said: “Redbridge crews were called at around 4pm yesterday evening to reports of a fire in the open near Tremona Road in Southampton.
“The fire turned out to be a controlled burn and no action was taken by HIWFRS with firefighters returning to station following the stop message at 4.30pm.”
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