The fire prompted a major incident declaration and extensive emergency response. He said in the video: "Our crews have been fighting the fire through the night, ensuring they protect life and property. "We still are in a major incident." Crews from 14 fire engines across Suffolk, including Leiston, Reydon, Southwold, Halesworth, Beccles, and Ipswich, have been deployed to the scene. As a precaution, crews have focused on protecting several nearby properties, including Coastguard Cottages, Mount Pleasant Farm, and Cliff House Holiday Park.