Fire crews extinguish thatched cottage blaze near Manningtree
Firefighters were called out yesterday evening
Last updated 27th Feb 2021
Fire crews have put out a blaze on the roof of a thatched cottage near Manningtree.
Firefighters were called out around 8.15pm yesterday (26 Feburary), to Wix Road, Bradfield, and confirmed around 50% of the roof was alight.
An aerial ladder platform was called in, to enable crews to spray water from above, and a water bowser was used to provide a consistent water supply to the remote location.
The roof was later removed from the property, and divided into sectors to allow crews to continue their work.
At 7.30am this morning (Saturday 27 February), four fire engines were left at the scene, and crews were making sure the area was completely safe.
At 11.30pm last night, Incident Commander Mark Earwicker said: "Firefighters have worked incredibly hard to get this fire surrounded and under control. Good progress is continuing to be made.
"Crews are stripping the thatched material away from the roof to make the fire easier to extinguish. Around 60% of the roof has been removed so far, but the process does take some time.
"I'd like to thank the local community for their patience and support, as well as Essex Police for their assistance in making the area safe."
A full fire investigation to understand the cause will take place later on Saturday.