Dereham fire injures one and leaves homes 'uninhabitable'

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Firefighters said the cause of the blaze was being investigated

A man has been injured and two homes are "not habitable" following a blaze, firefighters have said.

Crews were called to Lisbon Road, Dereham, in Norfolk, at 02:55 GMT to find the roofs well alight.

Crews from six stations in Norfolk were required to help put out the fire, which was fully extinguished by 06:10, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said.

The man required hospital treatment and the cause of the fire was being investigated.

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