Trees and undergrowth 'well alight' at forest fire
Fire crews have been called to a large forest fire.
The Suffolk Fire Service said it was alerted to a blaze at Marks Lane, near the village of Santon Downham, in Thetford Forest, at 14:41 BST on Saturday.
In a statement, it said the area affected covered several hundred metres and forest and undergrowth were "well alight".
Five fire engines were there, a spokesperson said.
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