Major house fire collapses roof in Ipswich

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 07:39 · Archive

A large fire in Ipswich has destroyed the roof of one semi-detached house and spread to a neighbour.

A large fire broke out just after 5.17am on Henniker Road in Ipswich, affecting the roofs of two semi-detached houses. The roof of one property has collapsed, and both roofs are on fire.

Everyone who was in the properties has been accounted for, according to Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. Six fire engines and ambulance crews are currently at the scene, working to bring the blaze under control.

Firefighters have divided the incident area into manageable sections to allow crews to tackle the fire more effectively and safely.

How it is being reported

• Major house fire tears through two homes as firefighters tackle large blazeA large house fire on Henniker Road in Ipswich has caused the roof of one property to collapse and spread to a neighbouring home.Ipswich Star · 16 Oct, 07:11
• Major house fire tears through two homes as firefighters tackle large blazeA large house fire on Henniker Road in Ipswich has caused the roof of one property to collapse and spread to a neighbouring home.East Anglian Daily Times · 16 Oct, 07:11

In this story: Henniker Road · Ipswich · Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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