Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire in the open in Lakenheath at 5.30pm on Tuesday.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw an area of heathland measuring approximately 300 by 100 metres that was "well alight".

Firefighters were called to tackle a large heathland blaze in Lakenheath (Image: Brandon Fire Station)

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