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.

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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