Fire crews were called to a large blaze at wasteland near a children's park on the Island last night.

Two fire engines battled the fire for around 45 minutes in Manor Road, Rushenden, near Queenborough.

Emergency services were alerted just after 8pm to flames which could be seen from nearby homes.

A fire service spokesman said: "Two fire engines and an all-terrain vehicle attended, and crews extinguished the flames using beater and flexi-packs."

No injuries were reported, and the cause is not known.

The fire was extinguished at 8.46pm and crews left the scene.