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Wildfire warning as field partially destroyed near Ipswich

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Eight crews were sent to a fire in a field near Ipswich on Sunday

Eight fire crews tackled a wildfire that took hold in a field.

It started in Grundisburgh Road in Culpho, near Ipswich, at about 11:00 BST on Sunday.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said they had tackled a number of fires over the weekend and warned people to be vigilant and aware of the danger of wildfires.

Writing on its social media platforms, the service said: "It's hotting up and the ground is very dry."

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Fire crews tackling wildfireSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service warned of the dangers of wildfires during hot weather
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