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Suffolk fire crew tackling 20M tree alight in Rougham

A fire crew from Bury St Edmunds were attending a tree that was 'well alight' <i>(Image: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service)</i>
A fire crew from Bury St Edmunds were attending a tree that was 'well alight' (Image: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service)
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A 20 metre tree was alight after a bonfire spread to it.

Firefighters from Bury St Edmunds were at the scene in Ipswich Road in Rougham after a call shortly before 3.45pm on Thursday. 

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "One crew from Bury St Edmunds are attending a fire on Ipswich Road in Rougham.

"It is believed a bonfire spread, causing a tree 20 metres tall to be well alight."

The fire service said there have been no injuries reported.

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