EIGHTEEN brave people walked across fire to raise money for charity.

They took on the challenge as part of Selworthy School's fundraising appeal for a new hydrotherapy pool.

Before successfully crossing the fire, each participants was given motivational training.

Selworthy School fundraising lead, Cameron Merry said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in this event and to the local community who came out in the cold to support the participants.”

“Due to the success of the event we have already booked next year's."