FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in grassland along the A419 near the Thamesdown Drive turn-off.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received 35 999 calls to the incident from 8.47pm.

A fire service spokesman said: “One fire crew from Stratton was mobilised to a fire in the open on Thamesdown Drive.

“Upon arrival, they requested the assistance from a second fire engine (Stratton also) to help extinguish.

“It's thought approximately 20sqm of grass and vegetation were destroyed.”