Updated: 20:17 July 20, 2022 Several fire crews tackled a large fire which started in a field on the outskirts of Ipswich. Dozens of firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze off the A1214 London Road after the blaze started just after 8pm on Wednesday (July 20). Multiple fire crews were called to the blaze in Ipswich – Credit: Archant A spokesman for Suffolk Police confirmed shortly after 9pm that the fire was out, but an investigation into the cause would be carried out. He said: “No one was injured in the incident and the fire did not spread to any nearby properties.” In an update shortly after 9:45 p.m., Matt Webster, station manager, said the fire was under control and abating. He said: “It is seven acres of permanent cultivation and about 200 meters of fencing. “Crews worked tirelessly in the heat and were able to contain the fire in time and prevent extensive damage to nearby properties.” The scene after the fire was extinguished – Credit: Archant Crews are expected to remain at the scene for “a little while longer” to ensure the fire does not reignite. Fire engines from Ipswich East, Princes Street, Holbrook, Leiston and Hadleigh were called to the incident. The fire comes after two other fires in Ipswich in recent days, in Ravenswood and off Bramford Lane.
