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A major blaze erupted at Bolton Bros recycling facility near Ipswich early Tuesday morning, with firefighters battling the flames throughout the night.
The big picture: Twelve fire engines responded to tackle the fire, which started in a building containing heavy machinery at the industrial site.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that an electrical fault caused the fire.
Key details:
The fire began around 1:40am at the Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service dispatched 12 appliances to the scene
The blaze broke out in a single-storey building housing three forklifts
Suffolk Police also attended to assist at the incident
Why it matters: The scale of the response indicates the seriousness of the fire. Smoke or disruption may continue to affect residents in the Great Blakenham area.
What's next: Further updates are expected as more information becomes available. We've reached out to the company for comment but haven't received a response yet.
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