A FISHERMAN'S stray cigarette sparked a 100-tonne blaze that destroyed an estimated £6,000 of hay bales.The fire began at approximately 10.30pm on Friday night, with police and firefighters attending the Spital Road site in Maldon. While Essex Fire and Rescue Service reported that the blaze was "started accidentally," Richard Speakman, who farms the land for his great-uncle, John, revealed the cause. He said: "I only found out about it when the authorities turned up. "A...
