Fire crews were called to a Clacton property (stock image) Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN
Firefighters went to the scene of a barn fire on Martins Lane in the village of Clopton near Wickham Market.
Three engines were sent to the scene from Ipswich East, Woodbridge and Princes Street.
A spokesman from Suffolk Fire and rescue said that when officers arrived they found a barn containing machinery was alight.
Three hose reel jets and breathing apparatus were used at the incident.
Police and ambulance services were also called to the scene.
A spokesman for Suffolk police said they had been called but told they weren’t required at the scene.
A stop was called on the incident at 3.22pm.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
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