Overview
- The blaze broke out shortly before 11:30am on Saturday, November 7, and involved a roughly 20‑metre by 5‑metre commercial garage plus several vehicles, sending a large plume of smoke over Ipswich.
- Suffolk Fire and Rescue deployed seven crews using breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and two main jets to tackle flames and to manage hazards from smoke and fuel.
- Emergency services issued public safety advice to keep doors and windows closed and police put cordons in place while the fire was brought under control later that day.
- AC Autos announced it had closed after 16 years because the garage was left with "nothing left," and nearby businesses reported damage or disruption while saying the fire did not start at their premises.
- Police and fire investigation officers remain at the scene to establish the cause and full extent of damage, and local units remain closed with recovery and access restrictions expected to continue.