Investigation under way after house fire

A house down Ferozeshah Road in Devizes. It is red brick and has solar panels on the roof. It has been damaged by fire - all the windows are open and there is soot on the tiles. Debris can be seen in front of the house. There is a green fence cordoning off the side of the house, as well as police tape and a blue road arrow telling drivers to pass on the right. A police car is parked outside and a man can be seen in an orange high vis jacket near it.

Firefighters were called to the scene on Saturday night

Chloe Harcombe
BBC News, Wiltshire

An investigation has been launched following a fire at a property.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service was called to Ferozeshah Road in Devizes, Wiltshire, at 18:53 GMT on Saturday.

Crews from Devizes, Calne and Marlborough attended with breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet and a main jet.

Firefighters advised residents to keep their windows and doors closed as the blaze caused a "significant smoke plume".

A spokesperson confirmed the fire was extinguished at 01:19 GMT on Sunday.

A close up showing the damage caused to a property after a fire. Three men wearing high vis orange jackets and helmets can be seen inside. There is lots of debris and a burnt up car in the shot.

The cause of the fire is unknown, the fire service said

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