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Fire at former World War II Suffolk airfield (UK)

A fire has torn through buildings at a former World War II airfield in Suffolk.

More than 50 firefighters and about 12 fire engines were sent to Debach Airfield near Woodbridge on Friday night.

Industrial units, vehicles and a pile of tyres were all well-alight when crews arrived.

Read entire article at BBC