Fire crews tackle blaze at Norfolk Bernard Matthews site

Dozens of firefighters have been dealing with a fire at the Bernard Matthews site in Norfolk.

A spokesperson from the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were called to reports of a fire on Hall Road in Great Witchingham near Norwich at 11.45pm on Saturday.

Thirteen fire crews from all over the county, including Wroxham, Dereham and Sprowston, were drafted in to help tackle the blaze which broke out in a plant room.

No one was injured, but crews remained at the scene for much of Sunday.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the poultry firm confirmed an investigation would now be carried out to find out the cause of the fire.

"We can confirm fire crews attended an incident in one of our buildings at our Great Witchingham poultry processing facility shortly after 11pm on August 22nd," a Bernard Matthews spokesperson said.

"A fire was discovered in our plant room, which is a separate building to the main production area. Thankfully the fire service responded promptly and managed to extinguish the fire quickly. No one was injured and investigations will now begin to establish the fire’s cause.

"Production will recommence tomorrow (Monday), but a percentage of products will need to be diverted to other locations. Supplies to customers should be unaffected."