A fire has almost completely destroyed a car body workshop in mid Suffolk.

Fire crews were called to the scene at about 12.10pm today, May 13, in Woolpit Road in Rattlesden, near Stowmarket.

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A total of six appliances were sent to tackle the blaze and the incident is still ongoing more than three hours later.

Crews estimated that 80% of the building has been destroyed.

East Anglian Daily Times: The blaze covered an area of 30 metres by 15 metresThe blaze covered an area of 30 metres by 15 metres (Image: Allen Blasdell)

There are no reported casualties at the scene and crews are now working to dampen the fire and identify hot spots.

One resident said they had no internet as a result of the blaze taking out power in the area.

No roads have been closed as a result of the fire.