Posted: 15:54, August 2, 2022
Updated: August 2, 2022 at 6:28 p.m
A field fire which broke out near a railway line in a west Suffolk village is believed to be suspicious.
Emergency services were called to Fornham Lane in Westley, near Bury St Edmunds, at around 3.10pm.
A total of six appliances from Bury St Edmunds, Elmswell, Ixworth and Newmarket are attending.
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
According to Suffolk County Council, the field is “well lit”, with hedgerows and undergrowth also affected.
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
In an update just before 6pm, station manager Alex Smith said: “Crews were alerted to a field fire in Westley at around 3.08pm.
“Upon arrival they realized more resources would be needed due to a wind driven fire moving towards the railway behind.
“They have been fighting the fire for a few hours and will continue here for a few more hours.
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
Fire at Westley Field near Bury PHOTO: CHARLOTTE BOND – Credit: Charlotte Bond
“Police were called due to smoke moving towards the railway line and the A14, but this is also a suspicious fire. This is the second time our crews have had to go out to this area in last 24 hours”.
The incident continues.