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Firefighters tackling large blaze at Sackers in Great Blakenham

Fifteen fire crews are on the scene of a massive blaze at Sackers Recycling Centre in Great Blakenham, Ipswich as all mainline train services are suspended.

What's happening: Fifteen fire crews are battling the recycling centre blaze.

  • Firefighters from Suffolk and Essex are at the scene of a large fire at Sackers recycling centre in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich.

  • Greater Anglia has closed the nearby railway line, disrupting services. The train operator believes gas cylinders may be involved in the blaze.

A huge fire at Sackers in Great Blakenham, Ipswich
Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
Firefighters tackle the blaze at Sackers in Great Blakenham, Ipswich

Why it matters: The fire is causing significant disruption to local transport and potentially poses a risk to nearby residents.

Details:

  • Residents in the area have been advised to keep doors and windows closed while firefighters tackle the blaze.

  • Train services from London are currently being terminated at Ipswich, with the railway line closed in both directions.

  • Sackers, which handles scrap metal and waste recycling, has confirmed the presence of firefighters at the scene.

What they're saying: A spokesperson for Sackers said: "We can confirm that firefighters are at the scene."

The big picture: More to follow in due course.

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