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Eleven crews tackle blaze at thatched property

News imageLuke Deal/BBC The front of an old stone cottage which is taped off and has most of its roof destroyed following a fire. There are also road closure signs by the property.Luke Deal/BBC
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to the property in Rickinghall where 90% of its thatched roof was destroyed

A fire crew remained at the scene of a blaze overnight which destroyed almost all of a cottage's thatched roof.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said 11 crews including some from Norfolk were called to The Street in Rickinghall at about 11:57 GMT on Sunday.

Crews were stood down at 21:56 but one team remained overnight.

Following an investigation, the service said the most probable cause was an ember or spark from a log burner that had been lit in the neighbouring property.

While the road was closed by police it had reopened and no casualties were reported.

News imageLuke Deal/BBC Damage to a thatched roof following a fire. There is tape to cordon off the property and a red "ROAD AHEAD CLOSED" sign is leaning against the cottage.Luke Deal/BBC
The fire service said 11 crews from Suffolk and Norfolk attended the scene

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