The downstairs neighbour called 999 after hearing water gushing from a burst water pipe. The pipe had melted due to the blaze.
When rubbish is stored for long periods it increases the risk of self heating
Tumble dryer blaze in the laundry room
Firefighters issue warning
loft and first floor damaged by fire
Fire also damaged ground floor of the house
Fifteen fire engines attended the scene
Approximately one hectare of marshland and rushes were destroyed by fire
Approximately two hectares of grass undergrowth and railway embankment were destroyed by fire
Approximately two hectares of crops and grass were destroyed by fire