Firefighters were called to land near Rushmere Golf Club on Sunday evening after a fire broke out.

Ipswich Star: Fire crews were called to Rushmere Heath on Sunday Picture: MARTIN WHITEHADFire crews were called to Rushmere Heath on Sunday Picture: MARTIN WHITEHAD (Image: Archant)

Crews were called to Rushmere Heath shortly after 7.20pm after reports of a fire.

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue said “Crews from Ipswich East and Princes street are currently dealing with an incident at the golf course. Two hose reels have been used.

“The fire is now under control.”

A stop was called on the fire at 8pm.

Ipswich Star: Two fire crews from Ipswich arrived in Rushmere on Sunday evening Picture: MARTIN WHITEHEADTwo fire crews from Ipswich arrived in Rushmere on Sunday evening Picture: MARTIN WHITEHEAD (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Smoke over Rushmere Heath near the golf club on Sunday Picture: MARTIN WHITEHEADSmoke over Rushmere Heath near the golf club on Sunday Picture: MARTIN WHITEHEAD (Image: Archant)