Six fire crews and ambulance on scene of large blaze in Norfolk village

Norfolk fire service received a 999 call at about 2.15pm today to reports of a fire in the open near Shotsham Road and Leafy Oak Lane in Poringland.

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Firefighters arrived at the scene at about 2.30pm.

Multiple ambulance crews and police were also in attendance.

Ambulance crews were also at the scene (Image: Archant)

There are currently six fire engines from Loddon, Attleborough, Wymondham, Gorleston and Martham along with a water carrier from Fakenham.

Shotsham Road has been closed while they tackle the blaze.

Fire crews continue to tackle a blaze in the open in Poringland. (Image: Archant)

Thick black smoke can be seen from the centre of the village.

Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut.

There are not believed to be any injuries.

Ambulance crews were also at the scene (Image: Archant)