Thatch fire near Cockfield

An investigation into the cause of a fire at a thatched cottage in Great Green, Cockfield continues.

Whilst on-site investigations that took place today have now finished, analysis of the findings is on-going. The conclusions are expected later this week.

Crews were called at 3pm yesterday to the incident and at its height eight fire engines attended along with water carrier units.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used main jets to tackle the blaze, establish fire breaks and carry out salvage operations.

A stop notice was issued at 5.10pm and the incident scaled back, although heat and hot spot checks went on into the night.

The last appliance left the scene at 11.30pm.

One person, a 50-year-old male, suffered a minor injury in the incident and made their own way to hospital for treatment.

UK Power Networks, Anglian Water and the Environment Agency were notified and attended the scene during the incident to provide support.