The Fire Service has said there is “no current risk to Sizewell B”, the nuclear power station, but as it is “a live and dynamic situation”, any updates would be shared.
It also said it had been working to protect properties including Coastguard Cottages, Mount Pleasant Farm and Cliff House Holiday Park, all of which were evacuated overnight.
Up to 200 caravans were being prepared for evacuation, but the exact number of people affected is not known.
Justin North said there was “hammering” on the door of his holiday cottage at Dunwich Cliffs at about 23:30 BST, just minutes after he and his wife had gone to sleep.
He told the BBC he was asked to “go immediately”.
The couple first noticed smoke at about 17:30 but “didn’t really give it much thought” until they were evacuated.
He said driving conditions were difficult due to the smoke in the dark and the couple had to sleep in their car before being able to access the evacuation centre.
About 48 people, including families with babies and dogs, have been evacuated and are now located at Westleton Village Hall.
North said there was a “kind of blitz spirit” among the people evacuated who were just “happy to be safe and out”.
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