> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Large fire breaks out at Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/large-fire-breaks-out-at-recycling-centre-in-great-blakenham/
- Published: 2024-09-10T07:23:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:36:01.000Z
- Description: A major blaze erupted at Bolton Bros recycling facility near Ipswich early Tuesday morning, with firefighters battling the flames throughout the night.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Emergency Services, #article, Bolton Brothers Recycling, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** Twelve fire engines responded to tackle the fire, which started in a building containing heavy machinery at the industrial site.

[Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/suffolk-fire-and-rescue-service/) has confirmed that an electrical fault caused the fire.

**Key details:**

- The fire began around 1:40am at the Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham
- Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service dispatched 12 appliances to the scene
- The blaze broke out in a single-storey building housing three forklifts
- Suffolk Police also attended to assist at the incident

**Why it matters:** The scale of the response indicates the seriousness of the fire. Smoke or disruption may continue to affect residents in the Great Blakenham area.

**What's next:** Further updates are expected as more information becomes available. We've reached out to the company for comment but haven't received a response yet.

### Independent local journalism is expensive to produce

It's free for you to read thanks to the generous support of our partners.