Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze near an Ipswich park.

Crews were called to the fire in the open at Westbourne Park off Bramford Lane just before 1.55pm today (August 12).

Ipswich Star: Large plumes of smoke can be seen coming from the blazeLarge plumes of smoke can be seen coming from the blaze (Image: Ipswich Against Gangs)

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "Three engines have been called to the fire in the open."

It comes after a large fire broke out in the park last month.

Suffolk police later confirmed that officers were treating the fire as a suspected arson.

Firefighters are currently dealing with a large fire that has closed part of the A14 near Ipswich.