FIREFIGHTERS were today called to a heath fire in Martlesham Heath.Appliances from Woodbridge and Colchester Road, Ipswich, attended the incident at the rear of Broomfield.

FIREFIGHTERS were today called to a heath fire in Martlesham Heath.

Appliances from Woodbridge and Colchester Road, Ipswich, attended the incident at the rear of Broomfield.

Called shortly before 12.30pm, the firefighters took around 40 minutes to ensure the fire, which involved 20 square metres of heath, was under control.

The fire is thought to possibly have a suspicious cause.