Newport fire crew extinguish midnight campfire

Firefighters were called to Norbroom Park in Newport late on Friday night following reports of a fire in the open.

One appliance from Newport station arrived at the scene at 11.55pm. They found a campfire which had been started by a member of the public in the park.

The crew used a hose reel jet to put out the flames. They also provided advice to those present regarding fires within public and council owned spaces.

The incident was brought to a close shortly after midnight.