The tree fire in Totland

Lightning believed to have started tree fire in Totland

Freshwater firefighters were called to reports of a tree on fire in Witches Wood, Totland this morning (Wednesday).

The woods remain closed off after Freshwater firefighter tackled the fire which Friends of Freshwater Fire Station say is believed to have been started after the tree was struck by lightning.

The tree fire in Totland

Two tender attended the fire and the road from junction from Court Road to Summers Lane was closed.

The tree fire in Totland
The tree fire in Totland

It has now reopened but the woods remain closed.

Image: © Friends of Freshwater Fire Station