FIREFIGHTERS are dealing with the aftermath of a large undergrowth blaze near Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich.

Fire crews were called to reports of undergrowth on fire behind Gainsborough Sports Centre on Ravenswood Avenue at just after 2.35pm.

Firefighters found an area of undergrowth measuring 100m x 60m well alight upon arrival.

Crews remain in attendance and are currently bringing the fire under control and damping down.