Firefighters were called out to deal with a big silage heap on fire at a farm in Horsford tonight.

Eastern Daily Press: Smoke can be seen from Norwich city centre. Picture: @CharlieKeohaneSmoke can be seen from Norwich city centre. Picture: @CharlieKeohane (Image: Archant)

Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles around from the fire which started just after 5pm.

Eastern Daily Press: The smoke from silage on fire in Horsford this evening (Wednesday, May 10). Photo: submitted.The smoke from silage on fire in Horsford this evening (Wednesday, May 10). Photo: submitted. (Image: submitted)

Five fire crews were called out to tackle the blaze in Mill Lane and people living nearby were urged by the fire service to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke.

The smoke could be seen as far away as Norwich city centre.

Four crews - from Sprowston, Earlham, Carrow and Aylsham - were sent to the scene along with a relief crew from Loddon and a water carrier from Hethersett.

Firefighters were at the scene until about 8.30pm this evening.