Crews were called to reports of flames and lots of smoke at Knodishall Level Crossing, The Green, just after 8am.
Crews attended a fire involving a welfare unit and a vehicle close to the railway crossing. On arrival, firefighters found both the welfare unit and vehicle fully involved in fire. A 45mm jet and a hose reel jet were used to tackle the incident.
Firefighters worked alongside railway personnel, with a stop placed on the railway line by local railway workers while emergency services dealt with the incident. Utility companies, including UK Power Networks, were informed due to reports that the fire may have affected nearby power lines. Network Rail was also notified and confirmed the track has no passenger services running.
No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
UPDATE 9.09am:
Firefighters continue to tackle a fire at Knodishall Level Crossing, The Green, Knodishall.
What was initially reported as a fire involving a welfare unit and a vehicle has spread to an outbuilding and a site compound. The affected area is approximately 20m x 20m.
Fire crews are using three main jets to fight the fire, with appliances operating a water shuttle to maintain water supplies. Firefighters are working near a commercial level crossing and are managing hazards including fuel, smoke and overhead power lines.
UPDATE 9.54am:
Firefighters have made significant progress in tackling the fire.
The fire, which spread from a vehicle to an outbuilding and site compound, has been knocked back significantly and crews have reduced firefighting operations from three main jets to two.
UK Power Networks remains in attendance and has confirmed it is satisfied with the condition of the overhead power lines.
To support ongoing operations, firefighters are being supplemented with water from a Sizewell C water bowser. All fire appliances remain at the scene while crews continue extinguishing remaining hotspots and make the area safe.
Members of the public are still advised to avoid the area where possible to allow emergency services to work safely.
UPDATE 10.36am:
Firefighters remained on scene dampening down hotspots before the incident was formally stopped at 10.36am.
Two people who were present at the incident experienced smoke inhalation and chose to self-present at hospital following advice from crews.
