Two boys interviewed by police after Knodishall Common fire

More than 100 people had to be evacuated from their homes on Sunday night.

Flames ripped through Knodishall Common on Sunday night
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 26th Jul 2022
Last updated 26th Jul 2022

Police have interviewed two boys after a fire which ripped through Knodishall Common, near Leiston, at the weekend.

Dozens of firefighters were called to the scene after 8:30pm on Sunday night.

More than 100 people had to be evacuated from their homes over fears the flames could spread to residential areas.

The two boys have been spoken to at Halesworth Police Station and are said to be "helping police with thier investigations'.

Both Suffolk Police and the Fire Service have called on people to be extra vigilant during the hot dry spell, as even small fires can easily get out of hand.

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