People have been evacuated from homes as fire crews tackle a blaze at a house in Suffolk.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a building fire in Langer Road, Felixstowe, at 11.44am on Thursday.
Engines from Woodbridge, Orford, Leiston, Bungay, Beccles and Clare are at the scene.
No injuries have been reported.
Suffolk police has confirmed the road has been closed near Beach Station Road due to a house fire.
A spokesman said: "A number of residents have been evacuated as a precaution."
Motorists are advised that Langer Road in #Felixstowe is closed near Beach Station Road due to a house fire. Suffolk Fire and Rescue and Suffolk police are on the scene. A number of residents have been evacuated as a precaution
— Suffolk Police (@SuffolkPolice) August 8, 2024
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It comes as crews tackle an ongoing fire at Sackers recycling centre in Great Blakenham.
22 engines from across Suffolk and Essex remain at the scene.
Smoke from the blaze can be seen across Suffolk in places like Felixstowe and Mendlesham.
All train lines are blocked due to the incident.
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