FIRE crews tackled an undergrowth blaze which engulfed a park area.

Firefighters from Colchester Road Fire Station were called to Sherrington Road Park, Ipswich, at 5.30pm yesterday, having received reports of an undergrowth blaze.

On arrival, the crew found ten square metres ablaze.

The incident was brought under control using a hose reel jet.

The flames had been extinguished within 30 minutes.