A DAMAGED pylon cable started a fire in a patch of grass near Worcester.

Two crews from Worcester and Upton were sent to Christine Avenue in Rushwick.

Fire broke out in a patch of grass which was about 15 square metres.

Firefighters put out the flames using a hose after they were called at just before 10am today (Thursday).

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They spent about one hour fighting the fire before leaving the scene.