Posted: 24:07, July 24, 2022
Updated: 14:58 on July 24, 2022
Fire crews are currently battling a “significant” wildfire near the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
The fire broke out in Mellis Road, Burgate, at around 12.40pm on Sunday.
There are 18 units on site and police are also on site assisting people in the area.
Wildfire in Burgate, Suffolk, spreading rapidly due to strong winds, with 18 fire crews in attendance – Picture: Luke Martin
Strong winds caused the fire to spread rapidly and thick black smoke was reported.
Police were called to the scene to keep people away from the area so the fire service could deal with the blaze.
A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are currently attending a large stubble field fire on Mellis Road.
Smoke can be seen rising from a distance – Credit: Tina Ewert
“It is a large fire that is causing thick black smoke in the area.
“High winds make it spread quickly.”
Dozens of firefighters were called to the scene – Credit: Tina Ewert
Crews from Diss, Harleston, Hethersett, Long Stratton, East Harling, Thetford, Woodbridge, Framlingham, Stradbroke, Needham Market, Bury St Edmunds, Ixworth and Newmarket stations were sent to the scene.
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