The fire took hold in Felixstowe's Ferry Road (Image: Google Maps)
A footpath has been cordoned off following a roof fire which is suspected to contain asbestos.
Emergency services were called to the blaze in Ferry Road in Felixstowe at about 8.15am on Saturday.
A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to a roof fire at a single-storey building.
The Environment Agency has been called due to the building containing suspected asbestos.
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It is understood a cordon has been put in place on a footway.
Seven fire crews were called to the scene.
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