Firefighters spent Sunday night tackling a large haystack fire in Rochford. Crews from Southend, Rayleigh and Rochford responded to the incident. 

Four crews tackled the blaze through the nightFour crews tackled the blaze through the night (Image: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service) The firefighters arrived on the scene at around 8.14pm. 

The fire could be seen from neighbouring streetsThe fire could be seen from neighbouring streets (Image: Julie Harkins) Station Manager Rick Williams said: "Crews are currently working to protect the surrounding area, it is approximately 180 tonnes of hay bales alight. 

"Due to the windy conditions the fire is burning through the haystack quite quickly. We are looking to scale this incident down soon but crews will likely remain here overnight to make sure the haystack burns out safely." 

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service revealed this morning, that one crew remained at the fire all night and continued to let the haystack burn under control.