Firefighters are currently in attendance at a large blaze in Ipswich.

East Anglian Daily Times: Crews are dealing with a fire at Rushmere Heath.Crews are dealing with a fire at Rushmere Heath. (Image: Tim Clarke)

Crews were called to the blaze at about 5.40pm near Rushmere Heath.

People have spotted large plumes of smoke around the town.

East Anglian Daily Times: Plumes of smoke can be seen as fire crews tackle a large fire at Rushmere Heath.Plumes of smoke can be seen as fire crews tackle a large fire at Rushmere Heath. (Image: David Myers)

East Anglian Daily Times: Plumes of smoke can be seen as fire crews tackle a large fire at Rushmere Heath.Plumes of smoke can be seen as fire crews tackle a large fire at Rushmere Heath. (Image: David Myers)

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has said crews are currently attending a fire on Rushmere Heath, Ipswich.

A spokesman said: "The public are advised to avoid the area and residents living close to the heath are advised to keep doors and windows closed due to the smoke."

East Anglian Daily Times: A large fire has engulfed an area of land at Rushmere HeathA large fire has engulfed an area of land at Rushmere Heath (Image: Ashley Jackaman)

The fire service has sent seven fire crews to the scene, with two from Ipswich east, two from Princes Street, in addition to engines from Woodbridge, Holbrook and Needham Market.

It comes after blazes also starting in Claydon, East Bergholt and Little Glemham.

East Anglian Daily Times: A large fire has engulfed an area of land at Rushmere HeathA large fire has engulfed an area of land at Rushmere Heath (Image: Ashley Jackaman)