FIREFIGHTERS are currently dealing with a grass fire alongside the SDR in Newport.

Crews from Duffryn and Maindee were called to the blaze at 17.39pm, which started in a large hedgerow by the carriageway.

A spokeswoman for South Wales Fire and Rescue service said it created a large plume of smoke and steam.

She said the fire was brought under control and crews are now damping down at the scene.