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Bush fire in Ipswich

Published: 10:31 AM October 19, 2008    Updated: 5:31 AM February 18, 2021

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a bush fire in Ipswich.

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a bush fire in Ipswich.

The blaze broke out at about 1.40pm yesterday at the entrance to Downing Close in the town.

Around six square metres of undergrowth and rubbish was on fire and the flames were brought under control within ten minutes.

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