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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Up to 15 appliances tackle fire at storage unit
Up to 15 fire appliances have spent the night tackling a blaze at a self-storage warehouse. Suffolk Fire Service was called to an Alan Cook Removals on at the South Lowestoft industrial area at about midnight. The service said the whole building, on Pinbush Road in Gisleham, was affected and no-one was inside at the time. Fire service group manager Matt Webster said they were "making good progress" and the number of engines had been scaled down to six, with the aerial ladder platform still on site, and they expected to have a presence there for most of the day. People living nearby have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
8 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle 'large' blaze at Pakefield industrial unit
Up to 15 fire appliances have spent the night tackling a blaze at a self-storage Fire Service was called to an Alan Cook Removals on at the South Lowestoft industrial area at about service said the whole building, on Pinbush Road in Gisleham, was affected and no-one was inside at the service group manager Matt Webster said they were "making good progress" and the number of engines had been scaled down to six, with the aerial ladder platform still on site, and they expected to have a presence there for most of the day. People living nearby have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Thetford Forest fire was 'deep seated' and 'hard work' for crews
A forest fire several hundred metres across was "hard work for crews". Suffolk Fire Service was called to Marks Lane, near the village of Santon Downham, in Thetford Forest, at 14:41 BST on said the blaze covered 300m (985ft) by 200m (650ft) and the undergrowth had been "well alight".Group manager Darren Reeve said it had been "deep-seated", making it difficult for crews to tackle. Mr Reeve said that was "because it's so hot at the moment". "As you can imagine the ground is really hard so the fire gets really deep into the ground, so it's quite hard work for the crews," he fire engines and a water carrier attended and the blaze was out by 17:20. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
