Southwold harbour blaze was accidental, says fire service

Firefighters were called to Blackshore Quay in Southwold at 00:50 BST on Monday

An electrical fault caused a large blaze which damaged two fish and chip shops and fishermen's huts in a seaside town, the fire service said.

About 50 firefighters tackled flames at Blackshore Quay in Southwold, Suffolk, at 00:50 BST on Monday.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said gas cylinders exploded and all wooden buildings were well alight when crews arrived.

It has said the blaze was accidental and was not being treated as arson.

In a Facebook post, Mrs T's Fish and Chips said it was "overwhelmed" by support following the incident and an online fundraising page had been set up.

No-one was injured in the fire.

Extensive damage was caused to two fish and chip shops including Mrs T's

The fire service said all wooden buildings were "well alight" when crews arrived

Mrs T's said it had been "overwhelmed" by the support it had received