Blofield house fire causes 'significant' damage

Crews spent most of the day in the area, near Norwich, ensuring the property was safe and carrying out further checks

Crews from 10 fire stations spent Sunday dealing with a large house fire.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service received reports of smoke coming from a house in Blofield at about 09:30 GMT.

When crews arrived at the Bullacebush Lane property they discovered the occupants were not at home.

Crews used specialist equipment including breathing apparatus, hose reel jets, a thermal imaging camera and aerial ladders to extinguish the blaze and prevent its spread.

Significant damage has been caused to the property, according to the fire service.

On Monday a specialist crew will assess the structural integrity of the house.