FIREFIGHTERS were called to two acres of cut straw and hedgerow alight in Needham Market tonight.Crews from Stowmarket and Needham Market were called to the land off Foxglove Avenue just before 7.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to two acres of cut straw and hedgerow alight in Needham Market tonight.

Crews from Stowmarket and Needham Market were called to the land off Foxglove Avenue just before 7.20pm.

They used a hose reel and beaters to tackle the fire, which was dealt with by 7.45pm.