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Wiltshire fire: Thatched roof destroyed in Urchfont

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service The fire at the thatched property in UrchfontDorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Fifteen crews tackled a fire in Urchfont, near Devizes

The thatched roof of a Wiltshire home has been completely destroyed by a fire.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) were called to the blaze at a property in Urchfont, near Devizes, at 09:26 BST on Thursday.

Sixty firefighters from 15 fire crews tackled the flames, which were extinguished at around 22:00.

The fire service said the roof collapsed but no occupants or pets were hurt.

One crew stayed at the scene through the night to deal with hotspots and DWFRS left the scene at 09:00 on Friday.

The fire service will carry out a reinspection later to ensure the scene remains safe.

A DWFRS investigation is ongoing but the fire is believed to have been started accidentally.

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