Former Fisons factory site in Bramford hit by another fire

Flames were seen at the site of the former Fisons factory in Paper Mill Lane in Bramford in the early hours of this morning.

A heavy emergency presence was seen in the area although the cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

Two crews from Ipswich were called to the blaze within a concrete pit at the factory shortly before midnight.

After tackling the flames for 30 minutes the fire was put out and the crews stood down at 12.17am.

The incident is thought to have been arson.

The site has been vacant since it closed in 2002 but has now seen 10 fires in as many years from 2014.

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The Grade II-listed factory has been plagued with fires with the largest, thought to be arson, happening in May 2019 when the North Warehouse was destroyed. 

The site was then put up for sale in July last year although its security has caused concern for residents.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue said the fire began in a concrete pit at the site.