FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a rubbish fire and grass fire in Ipswich.

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a rubbish fire and grass fire in Ipswich.

The rubbish fire broke out at around 11.40pm last night and spread to a nearby hedge in Robeck Road.

Earlier yesterday, at just before 7pm, firefighters also tackled a grass fire in Dereham Avenue.

Both blazes were quickly brought under control.