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BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Resident rescued as firefighters battle blaze at thatched cottages
Firefighters are battling a blaze at two thatched cottages in a Suffolk village. Crews were called to the corner of Greyhound Road and Egremont Street in Glemsford at 09:38 BST. The roof of one of the properties was 75% alight and the fire had spread to the neighbouring resident had to be rescued by firefighters, who are expected to remain on scene as they attempt to extinguish the fire and salvage contents from the homes. A spokesperson for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "The incident is ongoing and crews are expected to remain on scene for some time. "Further updates will follow when available."Please avoid the area to allow emergency services to work safely. If you live nearby, keep windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area." Crews from across Suffolk, including Clare, Long Melford, Sudbury, Ixworth and Bury St Edmunds, have been deployed. Additional support is also being provided by Essex Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters have been attempting to create a fire break and prevent further Police has closed the surrounding roads and UK Power Networks has been requested to attend. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car ends up in ditch in late-night crash on A11
A car ended up in a ditch after a late-night crash at a major junction on the A11. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called at about 1.35am on Sunday to reports of a crash at the Fiveways roundabout near Mildenhall. Three crews - two from Newmarket and one from Mildenhall - were called to the scene. One car was found in a ditch and the three people inside were released by the fire service. They were handed over to the ambulance service for further care following the incident. Injuries are not yet known.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Brainkind Ipswich fridge chemical leak
Fire crews were called to a care home after staff reported a chemical smell. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to Brainkind in Chantry Park, Ipswich, at 05:31 at the specialist neurological centre also experienced eye irritation. Crews found the leaking fridge had resulted in elevated levels of ammonia and the site was ventilated with the fridge removed. Three fire engines and one fire officer attended the scene while remote support from a hazardous materials advisor was used breathing apparatus due to the leak but there was no harm to patients and "minimal disruption".The scene was declared safe with a recommendation to have the fridge removed by by 08: East of England Ambulance Service was also called. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Large fire breaks out across several barns at farm
A "significant" fire has broken out across a number of large barns believed to store horse bedding and farm machinery. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said eight engines were attending the blaze at Cherry Tree Farm in Metfield, south-east of Harleston in Norfolk, after it started at about 01:45 BST. Group commander Gary Smart said crews were due to remain at the scene for several hours and urged people living nearby to close their windows. The blaze comes a day after the fire service issued public advice about wildfires, due to the hot conditions. Mr Smart said: "We believe the site produces horse bedding – a mix of straw and wood shavings. "It was quite a large developing fire that had potential to spread to the standing crops in the next field." He added that due to the structural integrity of the buildings, crews had not been able to get inside to remove the burning items. The fire service said there was limited water supply at the farm, so it had brought in a water carrier as well as specialist aerial appliances. Mr Smart added the high temperatures had made it tough for his team and companies storing flammable materials. "It's difficult for business owners as it's very dry and things can ignite easily," he said. "It's very difficult for the crews. We make sure they're fully hydrated and have rest periods to release some of the heat that builds up in their uniform." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Large fire at Metfield farm sees several barns alight
A "significant" fire has broken out across a number of large barns at a Fire and Rescue Service said six engines were attending the blaze at Cherry Tree Farm in Metfield, south-east of was alerted at about 01:45 BST on Friday by local residents and said the fire covered an area of approximately 150m by 40m (492ft by 131ft).The barns contained a "substantial quantity" of straw bales, as well as agricultural machinery and a workshop, it said. People have been urged to avoid the area while crews bring the fire under fire service said there was a limited water supply at the farm, so it had brought in a water carrier as well as specialist aerial appliances. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
