FIREFIGHTERS fought flames on a railway embankment next to the A384 near Buckfastleigh yesterday evening (Saturday).

Fire control received multiple calls and sent one fire appliance from Buckfastleigh to deal with it shortly before 7pm.

A spokesperson said: ‘On arrival crews confirmed approximately 20 metres of embankment was well alight.

‘Crews confirmed the fire was extinguished using a Scotty pack and beaters.

‘These are the full and final details.’