A large blaze in a recycling centre scrap metal yard is now "under control" as more than 70 firefighters remain on site.

Emergency services were called to the Sackers recycling centre in Great Blakenham at around 9.57am on Thursday to reports of a fire coming from a recycling bin.

14 fire services were called to the scene, including one from Essex, with 77 firefighters tackling the blaze.

Gipping Road and Mason Drive have been closed due to the fire with all train lines between Ipswich and Norwich, Cambridge and Ely.

Fire crews on site at the sceneFire crews on site at the scene (Image: Tom Cann)

A cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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A spokesperson for Suffolk and Fire Service said: "The fire started from the scrap metal yard.

"There were gas canisters on-site, these have been contained they are no longer a threat.

"The flames are under control and will be contained on-site, there is no risk of it spreading.

"The wind made the plumes more prominent.

"If you are making travel plans, please factor this in.

"The fire is contained, but there is still a lot of work to do."

Residents around the area are advised to keep windows and doors locked due to the smoke.

The spokesperson said there have been no casualties and an ambulance is on site as a precaution.

Greater Anglia has released a statement urging customers to not travel.

The fire crews are expected to be on-site into the night.