Jersey Fire and Rescue say they've brought a field fire under control in St Peter.
Jersey Fire and Rescue attended the scene just after 5pm after smoke was seen billowing across the western parishes.
15 firefighters and three fire trucks are still on scene to dampen down the area and make it safe. There were concerns that it could spread to nearby properties.
Rue du Craslin is still closed and islanders are asked to avoid the area to maintain social distancing.
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Independent review to look into Jersey work permit system
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Debate over! End of term for Jersey's parliament
Jersey's parliament has sat together for the last time in its current form.
Visitors to pay for A&E treatment
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Jersey RNLI lifeguards respond to 4,000 incidents in 15 years
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Attempt to block sale of old Social Security building fails
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Havre Des Pas' Allix shipyard gets a makeover
The Parish of St Helier took ownership of the Allix Shipyard gardens in January, and is restoring the wooden ship, laying new paths, and replacing lighting.
DFDS cancels Portsmouth sailings after Tarifa Jet incident
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