An update from emergency services confirms that five Guernsey firefighters received "non-life-threatening injuries" shortly after arriving in Sark.
A fire started near the old silver mines on Little Sark this morning (10 July).
The dry gorse allowed the blaze to spread up to 20,000 square metres.
The States of Guernsey say "the fire is now under control". Crews will stay in place to dampen down the area.
No properties have been damaged.
The update also confirms that five Guernsey firefighters were injured shortly after arriving in Sark while travelling to help.
“All five have been assessed by Sark doctor and first responders as having non-life-threatening injuries.
"Guernsey Ambulance & Rescue supported with the response, sending the Flying Christine III to Sark with a medical crew and incident officer on board.
"They were met at the harbour by the Sark Ambulance.
"The firefighters have been transferred to Guernsey’s Emergency Department, via the marine ambulance, for further treatment.
"Two road ambulances, a patient transfer vehicle and operational commander were waiting for them at St Peter Port harbour to transfer them to the Princess Elizabeth hospital."
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