A field fire that broke out near the railway line in a west Suffolk village is believed to be suspicious.

Emergency services were called to Fornham Lane in Westley, near Bury St Edmunds, at about 3.10pm.

A total of six appliances are in attendance from Bury St Edmunds, Elmswell, Ixworth and Newmarket.

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East Anglian Daily Times: Fire in Westley field near Bury PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BONDFire in Westley field near Bury PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

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According to Suffolk County Council, the field is "well alight", with hedges and undergrowth also affected.

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In an update shortly before 6pm, Station manager Alex Smith said: "Crews were alerted to a field fire in Westley at about 3.08pm.

"On arrival, they realised more resources would be required due to a wind-driven fire and it heading towards the railway behind.

"They have been fighting the fire for a few hours now and they will continue to be here for a few hours more.

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East Anglian Daily Times: Fire in Westley field near Bury PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BONDFire in Westley field near Bury PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

"Police were requested due to the smoke heading towards the railway line and the A14, but also this is a suspicious fire. This is the second time our crews have had to come out to this area within the last 24 hours."

The incident is ongoing.