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Combine harvester destroyed in fire

Ben ParkerBBC News, Suffolk
News imageWoodbridge Fire Station A combine harvester is on fire, it is night time, flames engulf the machine. It is in a field. Woodbridge Fire Station
Five engines were sent to combat the fire

A combine harvester has been destroyed after catching fire in a farmer's field.

Suffolk Fire Service was called to Rushmere St Andrew near Ipswich, Suffolk at about 22:30 BST on Saturday.

Five engines were sent to the field, off Holly Lane, and the fire was put out by crews wearing breathing apparatus using hose reel jets.

The service said no-one was injured and the fire was deemed to have been started accidentally.

News imageWoodbridge Fire Station A burnt out combine harvester in a field, firefighters appear to be inspecting the vehicle. There is damage to the ground in the field. It is night time. Smoke is drifting off the vehicle. Woodbridge Fire Station
The combine harvester appeared to have suffered significant damage during the fire

The fire service said farmers had poured water on the field around the vehicle to stop the fire from spreading.

The fire engines attending were:

  • Two from Princes Street, Ipswich
  • One from Ipswich East
  • One from Woodbridge
  • One from Holbrook

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