Fire crews have finally managed to control a huge blaze that engulfed a picturesque home in a Norfolk village last night.
People were urged to close their windows and doors after 12 crews, including a control unit and water carrier, were called to the scene.
The fire broke out at a home in Tumbleyhill Road in West Acre Gardens, near King's Lynn, with the homeowner fleeing the blazing building.
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Crews wore breathing apparatus and used main jets and hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.
A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots.
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Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service warned the public of the ongoing incident.
At 2am, a spokesman for the service said: "Due to the volume of smoke, we would urge local residents to close all windows and doors.
"Please avoid the area if you can."
An investigation has begun.
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