FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a grass fire in Malpas this evening (Thursday).

A fire broke out at the nature walk at Pilton Vale in the Malpas area of Newport at around 5.30pm.

Two fire crews attended, and the fire was put out just after 6pm.

A South Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed that it was a grass fire.

“We were called to Pilton Vale at 5.35pm,” said a spokesperson.

“Two crews attended.

“A stop message came through at 6.07pm.”