Fire Crews extinguish barn fire in Drinkstone

Fire crews successfully brought a barn fire involving tractors under control in Drinkstone.
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Location: Drinkstone
11 April 2026
Time: 07:07
Incident type: Fire
Attending stations: Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Newmarket

Fire crews were called to a barn fire in Drinkstone during the early hours of Saturday morning.

On arrival, crews were faced with a large barn measuring approximately 50 metres by 25 metres, with around 30% of the structure involved in fire. Two tractors were also involved within the barn. Firefighters utilised a high reach jet and a 45mm jet to tackle the fire. 

The incident was brought under control and later extinguished, with crews ensuring the area was made safe.