Fire crews were called out to tackle an out of control bonfire in Great Yarmouth - with smoke from it being spotted as far away as Lowestoft seafront.

Eastern Daily Press: Smoke from the blaze could be seen as far as Lowestoft seafront. Photo: Oliver BoltonSmoke from the blaze could be seen as far as Lowestoft seafront. Photo: Oliver Bolton (Image: Archant)

Two crews from Great Yarmouth and one from Gorleston attended the incident on private land at High Mill Road, across the A47 dual carriageway from Tesco on Sunday evening.

Crews received the call at 8.50pm and were there until 9.40pm, using hose reel jets to put out the fire and a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots.

Aerial footage shows the smoke billowing over the A47 - forcing vehicle users to drive slowly due to reduced visibility.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said no-one was injured.

Eastern Daily Press: Fire crews arrived at the scene at 8.50pm on May 17th. Photo: Oliver BoltonFire crews arrived at the scene at 8.50pm on May 17th. Photo: Oliver Bolton (Image: Archant)

Police were not called to the scene.

Oliver Bolton, who captured the footage on his drone, said that he was filming the sunset over the River Yare when he noticed the smoke.

He said: “I was flying the drone over near Asda when I could see clouds of smoking turning from white to a dark black.

“I decided to head over and see what was going on.

Eastern Daily Press: The bonfire was lit across the dual carriageway from Tesco, on High Mill Road. Photo: GoogleThe bonfire was lit across the dual carriageway from Tesco, on High Mill Road. Photo: Google (Image: Archant)

“Once the smoke started to spread it could be seen all the way to the shore.”

Eastern Daily Press: Once the smoke began to spread, it could be seen for miles. Photo: Oliver BoltonOnce the smoke began to spread, it could be seen for miles. Photo: Oliver Bolton (Image: Archant)