Smoke began pouring across parts of the FB Fields in St Clement at about 7.45 pm and some spectators reported hearing small explosions coming from the outbuilding, which belonged to a nearby house.
Two crews from the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and quickly brought the blaze under control.
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It was later discovered that the fire had been caused by an over-worked and over-heating freezer.
No one was injured.
In a statement, the service urged Islanders to ensure that sheds and other outbuildings are well ventilated and that the area around any freezer or fridge is clean and not over-loaded with flammable items.
