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Large glow seen from early morning fire near military barracks
['Thomas Marks']
East Anglian Daily Times | News
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called at 0.40am on Tuesday, August 4 to a fire in Sutton, near Rocks Barracks.
Woodbridge Fire Station said that on their way to the blaze, incident crews were advised that a second appliance was needed due to multiple calls being made to control.
(Image: Woodbridge Fire Station)The officer in charge could see the glow from the fire on approach, so requested a water carrier, due to the distance to the nearest fire hydrant.
When they arrived, they found a well developed fire in a section of pine trees near a road.
Woodbridge Fire Station and Ipswich East used to hose reels and one 45mm jet to bring the fire under control, with Leiston Fire Station bringing the water carrier.