Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a wildfire in Hereford overnight.

The incident was in the Churchill Gardens area, with a temporary road closure in place on Aylestone Hill.

A spokesperson for Hereford Fire Station said:

”We were mobilised early hours this morning to a fire involving a hedge, trees and undergrowth between Churchill Gardens and Aylestone Hill.

“Fire extinguished using 2 x hose reel jets and drag forks. Thanks to Hereford Police for assisting with a road closure whilst we dealt with the incident.”