Thirteen fire crews from across the region have attended an incident at the British Sugar factory in Bury St Edmunds this evening, Sunday 24th October.

A spokesperson for Suffolk Fire and Rescue said “crews from across the county (are) currently assisting. Crews (are) working hard, good progress being made”.

“We mobilised the following fire appliances: 1 from Woodbridge, 2 from Haverhill, 1 from Wickhambrook, 3 from Bury St Edmunds, 1 from Elmswell, 2 from Ixworth, 1 from Mildenhall, 2 from Newmarket”.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue were called to the scene at just after 7 pm. Bystanders said that Alarms could be heard coming from the factory.

Suffolk fire and Rescue confirmed that a spot was called on the incident at 21:22.