Ongoing crop fire involving up to 100 tonnes of straw in Stratton Hall, near Felixstowe, sends smoke billowing across A14

An ongoing crop fire involving up to 100 tonnes of straw sent smoke billowing across the A14.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident in Old Felixstowe Road, Stratton Hall, at about 3.10pm.

Crews from Ipswich East, Princes Street, Felixstowe and Woodbridge were told of a fire in a field in the parish, which is near Felixstowe.

A spokesperson said the initial incident and a fire in a neighbouring stubble field were extinguished but two stacks of up to 100 tonnes of straw remain well alight.

Six engines were present to control the spread and surround the initial fire.

Three engines will remain at the scene and will likely be there into the night.

Police were informed of smoke crossing the A14 but did not attend.