FIREFIGHTERS from Ipswich were called to a blaze at a furniture storage area in the town tonight.

By John Howard

FIREFIGHTERS from Ipswich were called to a blaze at a furniture storage area in the town tonight.

The blaze, initially reported as a shed fire, broke out in Bramford Road, Ipswich, at about 5.50pm.

The number of fire crews from the town called to the scene just after 6pm was increased to three and there were reports of neighbouring property being protected by fire crews to stop the blaze spreading.

A spokeswoman for the fire service said the incident involved a single storey furniture store and outbuildings.