FIREFIGHTERS have been called to tackle a fire at two vacant caravans in Somerton.

Crews were called out to the fire near Laburnum Drive just before 9am.

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A South Wales Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: "At approximately 8:55am we received reports of a fire involving two vacant caravans near Laburnum Drive, Somerton in Newport.

"Crews from Maindee are currently at the scene working to extinguish the fire."

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(Smoke from the fire has been spotted from the Gaer. Picture: Jonathan Powell.)

The fire had been extinguished by 10am with council workers later arriving at the scene.