Investigations to take place after a pub fire

The pub is a white building, with beige roof tiles. The rear of the building has multiple windows on the top half of the building, that have grey ledges. A brown fence is around the building. Luke Deal/BBC

Crews were called out following reports of smoke from the roof of the village pub, near Sudbury

Crews have tackled a fire at a pub following reports of smoke in the bar area and roof.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Kings Head in Great Cornard at about 19:00 GMT on Thursday.

A spokesperson said six appliances were sent to Bures Road and the incident was brought to a full conclusion by 08:30 on Friday.

The service said there was no casualties, and an investigation into the fire would take place.

The front of the two-storey Kings Head pub. It is painted white, with brown tiles on the roof. The pub sign is of Henry VIII. Picnic tables are out the front next to the pavement.Luke Deal/BBC

The pub is on the B1508 Bures Road

The Campaign for Real Ale said the building dates from the 16th Century.

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