IPSWICH: Firefighters battled a hedge fire in an Ipswich road.

Crews were called to Halifax Road at just after 5.30pm yesterday to reports of a hedge blaze.

The blaze was brought under control in 15minutes.

Crews from Bury St Edmunds then tackled a car fire on the A140 at Risby.

After arriving at the scene at 4.20pm the fire has been successfully put out by 5.05pm.