A major fire has caused extensive damage to fishermen's huts and two fish and chip shops in Southwold.

Emergency services were called to Blackshore Quay at 12.50am on Monday.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service sent eight crews to the scene from across the county, including Lowestoft, Haverhill, Beccles, Halesworth, Woodbridge, Leiston and Wrentham.

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In total, eight sheds and two fish and chip shops were affected.

No casualties were reported.

On Facebook, Mrs T's Fish and Chip Shop, which was affected by the blaze, said: "Not the news we wanted to get woken up to but unfortunately, Mrs T's has been caught in a fire on the harbour early hours of this morning.

"We are completely heartbroken.

"We want to thank the Fire team for all their hard work throughout the night to put the blaze out."We will keep everyone updated via our socials as soon as we know more."

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said that a number of gas cylinders exploded and that fire had spread to a number of buildings due to their wooden construction.

An update from Suffolk Fire and Rescue on Twitter said: "The incident is now over but Ferry Road will be closed off today as investigations get underway."

 

 

The cause of the fire is not thought to be suspicious and an investigation will take place today to determine its origin.

The public is being asked to avoid the area.