Field fire spreads to residential property and caravan

Suffolk crews are being assisted by colleagues from Essex at a fire that began as a field fire before rapidly spreading to a nearby caravan and home. 

As well as the obvious risk of fire, an oil tank and gas cylinders represent additional concerns. 

Police have been informed for road closure and UK Power Networks has also been notified and will be in attendance soon.  

The fire has been split into sections with crews assigned to each in order to try to control of the blaze. Firefighters are using breathing equipment and hose reel jets. 

In addition to two appliances from Essex, there are six from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service as well as a water carrier and enhanced rescue tender from Newmarket. 

People are being advised to stay away from the area until the incident is resolved. 

Update (2:33pm)

Please note that the fire has NOT spread to the residential property because crews have managed to surround it and bring it under control. 

Firefighters from both counties are using breathing apparatus, four hose reel jets, two 45mm jets and a short extension ladder. 

No casualties reported. 

The Environment Agency has been informed due to a ruptured heating oil tank (quantity of contents unknown). 

Update (3:31pm)

Crews on scene have confirmed that the fire originated from an outbuilding and spread to a nearby oil tank, caravan and adjoining workshop. The cause of the fire has been logged as accidental. 

Stop called at 3:14pm. 

Road closure still in place, and likely to remain for the next hour or so. 

Update (4:50pm)

A reinspection is scheduled for around 5:30pm. 

Update (6:07pm)

Please be advised that Queen Street has now reopened.

A reinspection is scheduled for around 9pm.