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Watch firefighters continue to tackle five-house blaze in Hengrave near Bury St Edmunds

By Cameron Reid
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cameron.reid@iliffepublishing.co.uk
Published: 16:20, 25 January 2023
 | Updated: 17:36, 25 January 2023

These pictures and footage reveal the extent of the devastation caused by a massive blaze which engulfed five homes in a Suffolk village.

Firefighters are still dealing with the damage at the scene in Bury Road, Hengrave, near Bury St Edmunds, where five thatched cottages were destroyed.

Fifteen fire crews from across the county battled the flames after they were alerted in the early hours of this morning.

Firefighters have spent hours damping down the affected area and a structural engineer attended following the collapse of the roof.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 12.48am today with fire crews from around the county called to the scene. Picture: Mark Westley
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 12.48am today with fire crews from around the county called to the scene. Picture: Mark Westley
The view from the back of the five thatched homes that were affected by the blaze. Picture: Mark Westley
The view from the back of the five thatched homes that were affected by the blaze. Picture: Mark Westley
Suffolk Police previously said the incident was suspected to have started as a chimney fire and was not suspicious. Picture: Mark Westley
Suffolk Police previously said the incident was suspected to have started as a chimney fire and was not suspicious. Picture: Mark Westley
In total, 15 fire crews battled the fire that engulfed the five homes. Picture: Mark Westley
In total, 15 fire crews battled the fire that engulfed the five homes. Picture: Mark Westley

The A1101 Bury Road in Hengrave has reopened after it was shut both ways by police.

A fire service spokesman said an investigation will be launched to determine the exact cause.

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