Firefighters tackle field fire near Woodbridge

Firefighters are currently on scene of a large field fire near Woodbridge. Crews were called to the standing crop fire in Marlesford Road, Campsea Ashe just before 11.40am today, Tuesday, July 19. A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews are currently tackling a standing crop fire. "The fire is close to the rail lines and Network Rail have been informed and trains have been cautioned." There are currently two appliances on scene and a number of crews are on route. Appliances from Ipswich East, Woodbridge, Princes Street, Framlingham, Oxford, Leiston, Aldeburgh and Saxmundham have been called to the fire.