A FIRE was started by youths in woodland in Freshwater this evening (Saturday).

Firefighters from Freshwater Fire Station were called out to tackle the fire.

The crew extinguished the flames and gave advice to those concerned.

A spokesperson for Freshwater Fire Station said: "Freshwater fire crew just returned from extinguishing a small fire in woodland in Freshwater set by youngsters oblivious to the potential danger.

"It goes without saying that lighting fires in public woodland and other outdoor public areas is a big no no."