Rural barn fire in Pettaugh leads to emergency road closure

The blaze, on the A1120 at Pettaugh, broke out at about 04:50 BST

An emergency road closure was put in place after a large fire broke out at three barns.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said 4,000 tonnes of straw and vehicles were alight when crews arrived at the blaze on the A1120 at Pettaugh at 04:50 BST.

It said firefighters would remain at the scene.

Suffolk Highways said the road closure on the A1120, between Pettaugh and Stonham Aspal, had been lifted but temporary signals were in place.

Mark Cragg, from the fire service, urged residents to keep away from the area and to keep windows and doors closed.

"Very fortunately it is in a rural area so there aren't too many buildings around," he added.

The closure on the A1120 between Pettaugh and Stonham Aspal has been lifted but temporary signals are in place

He said it was too early to say what caused the fire but investigations would take place.

Stonham Barns Park, which is based on the A1120 at Stonham Aspal, said access was still available to its site, but warned motorists to drive with caution and to keep windows closed.