Port Erin firefighters were called to a hut set on fire at Ballafesson playing fields at 2.40 today (Tuesday).

Members of the fire station believe that children had set materials that were found in the area alight, which had then got out of control.

Breathing apparatus’ were required while extinguishing the fire within the concrete hut, due to the materials that had been used to start the fire.

The matter is now being dealt with the Police who will take appropriate action with those involved.