Fire crews remain at the scene of a grass fire near a recycling centre in Sudbury.

Firefighters were called to the blaze in a field off Sandy Lane at about 3.45pm today (August 13).

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews were called to a report of a grass fire near the old landfill site at Sandy Lane in Sudbury.

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"On arrival, crews discovered approximately 15 acres of stubble well alight and are currently using hose reel jets to get the fire under control."

Large amounts of smoke could be seen from the fire and nine appliances from Sudbury, Long Melford, Clare, Wickhambrook, Bury St Edmunds, and Hadleigh tackled the blaze.

The fire was under control by about 5.50pm

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Good progress was quickly made, with crews using hose reel jets to tackle the fire."

A small number of crews will remain on scene.

Speaking from the scene, station manager Rob Green added: "Crews works extremely hard in tough conditions. We remain on scene continuing to dampen down for hot spots and check for any further fire spread.

"I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that the hot weather and dry conditions are expected to last over the next coming days. Please be vigilant and be careful when outside."