Updated: 20:13, 16 April 2022
Thousands of burned pallets caused the A17 to close in west Norfolk.
The call came around 2.53 p.m. this afternoon in reports of open fire outside the A17, near the Walpole Cross Keys.
The incident caused the A17 to remain closed between the Pullover roundabout and the Sutton Bridge.
This affected travel in the area and caused significant delays.
Firefighters remain at the scene of the blaze in West Norfolk. – Certification: Chris Bishop / Archant
Appliances from Terrington St Clement, King’s Lynn, Fakenham, Sandringham, Outwell, Hingham, Heacham and Suffolk crews were present.
We are currently facing a major fire near the Walpole Cross Keys, avoid the area and keep the doors and windows closed. pic.twitter.com/xFU82gB3Qu
– Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (@Norfolkfire) April 16, 2022
Norfolk police were also at the scene.
The A17 has closed due to thousands of burned pallets. – Certification: Chris Bishop / Archant
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and people living nearby are advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
Firefighters remain at the scene of the blaze in West Norfolk. – Certification: Chris Bishop / Archant
For up-to-date information on county roads, visit the Norfolk LIVE Traffic Map.
Join our Norfolk travel info team on Facebook for all the latest Norfolk traffic news.
