Fire breaks out in flat near Ipswich railway station

Emergency services are currently at the scene of flat fire near Ipswich railway station. 

Firefighters, officers and ambulance crews were called to a flat fire in Burrell Road at about 3.40pm today. 

A Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews are dealing with a third floor flat fire."

A fire engine at the scene near Ipswich railway station - Credit: Archant

The spokesman was not able to confirm any more details about the fire at this time. 

The East of England Ambulance Service and Suffolk Police are also in attendance and have both been approached for a comment.