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Crews called to Stonham Aspal thatched roof blaze

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About 75 firefighters from Suffolk and Norfolk were called to a property in Stonham Aspal at about 01:30 GMT

Firefighters from two counties have been called to a large thatched roof fire.

About 75 firefighters from Suffolk and Norfolk were called to the property in Stonham Aspal, near Stowmarket, Suffolk, at about 01:30 GMT.

No-one was hurt but crews will remain on the scene throughout the day.

Aeneas Postlethwaite from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are working with the owners over the next day or two to identify the cause."

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No-one was hurt in the blaze, but crews will remain on the scene throughout the day
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