A huge fire service response was called to battle a blaze that broke out at a Suffolk stadium.

A total of 18 crews from Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire were called to the fire at a barn at Mildenhall Stadium in Hayland Drove, West Row.

The blaze was initially reported at 5.31pm on Tuesday, with an increasing number of appliances attending the scene as it continued to rage on.

The incident sparked a huge fire service responseThe incident sparked a huge fire service response (Image: Brandon Fire Station)

The fire was engulfing a barn connected to the speedway that is storing tractors, forklifts and propane tanks.

Nine water pumps, a water carried and a command centre were being used to help battle the fire.

A spokesman for the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "Please avoid the area until further notice.

"We ask all nearby residents to ensure windows and doors are kept closed."