Burgate: Crews battle huge Suffolk field fire

Eighteen fire crews have been battling a huge field fire in Suffolk.

The blaze near Mellis Road, in Burgate, was reported at 12:40 BST and the fire service said 1.2-sq-mile (3-sq-km) of stubbled crop is on fire.

Crews surrounded the fire which spread quickly due to the wind.

Eyewitness Alison Semple, who saw the fire with her husband David, said: "It was scary to see and how quickly the fire reignited again with the wind and heat.

"The most concerning thing is how much litter accumulates on the banks and I think people need to be so careful with how they dispose of this and their cigarettes - it only takes one little thing."

Farmers and straw balers have been out ploughing firebreaks ahead of the flames to help the fire service try and contain the fire.

24 July 2022