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Bungalow partially destroyed in fire

News imageEssex Fire and Rescue Firefighters on an aerial ladder are tackling a fire in a detached bungalow. Part of the roof is destroyed. There is a white van parked in front of the houseEssex Fire and Rescue
Fire broke out in the detached home in the early hours of Monday

A bungalow has been partially destroyed after a fire broke out in the early hours of the morning.

It happened in Church Road in Hadleigh, Essex, shortly after 03:00 BST.

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service said the fire had spread through the roof and crews worked to prevent it reaching nearby homes.

Station manager Jason Gould said: "Luckily the two occupants were woken by the smoke and managed to get out of the property. The incident is a reminder of how important smoke alarms are to give you and your family an early warning."

News imageEssex Fire and Rescue Firefighters on an aerial ladder are tackling a fire in a detached bungalow. Part of the roof is destroyed. Other homes can be seen on either side of the bungalow. There is a fenced off area at the front and other firefighters can be seen thereEssex Fire and Rescue
Crews from five stations were sent to the fire, as well as the aerial ladder

Crews remained at the scene.

The incident is close to Hadleigh Junior School, but the school has not been affected and Church Road would be open as normal, the fire service said.

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