Homes evacuated after large fire in Sudbury town centre
Around 20 people have had to leave their homes after a fire in Sudbury town centre. Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Homes evacuated as fire tears through Sudbury town centre
More than 70 firefighters are currently trying to put out a fire the middle of Sudbury.
Emergency services were called at 6.25pm to reports of a fire and people trapped in a flat at Market Hill. The fire service began rescuing people from the building as police and ambulance personnel attended to assist.
Shortly after 7pm police began a full-scale evacuation of the immediate area as the fire spread. As of 7.30pm up to 20 people had been moved from their homes. Police have also begun contacting business keyholders where possible.
The fire service are believed to have 15 appliances at the scene in a bid to get the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, with the priority being public safety, and arrangements being made to house those who have been evacuated.
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