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Firefighters at scene of large barn fire at stadium

Brandon Fire Station Flames and smoke coming from a large barnBrandon Fire Station
Firefighters were called to Mildenhall Stadium on Tuesday evening

Dozens of firefighters from two counties are at the scene of a "large barn fire" at a stock car racing stadium.

The blaze broke out at about 17:31 BST on Tuesday at Mildenhall Stadium, Hayland Drove, West Row, in Suffolk.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was in a storage unit containing machinery. No injuries have been reported.

In a post on Facebook, firefighters advised people to avoid the area.

Brandon Fire Station A firefighter on an aerial ladder platform hosing down the fireBrandon Fire Station
People living nearby have been told to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke

In total, 18 fire appliances from across Suffolk and Cambridgeshire were called to the blaze.

Brandon Fire Station posted on social media to say crews were "working hard" to bring the fire under control.

It said firefighters would remain on scene overnight.

Brandon Fire Station A water carrier with its lights flashingBrandon Fire Station
A water carrier from nearby RAF Mildenhall was brought in to assist

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