Posted: 7:23 am July 15, 2022
Pictures show the full extent of the devastating damage caused by a fire that tore through flats above a parade of shops.
Curling smoke filled the air as seven crews battled the blaze, which started just off the A140 at Long Stratton, opposite the Shell garage, at 1.50pm on Thursday (July 14).
Smoke rises from the building that caught fire Thursday afternoon – Photo: Brittany Woodman/Archant
Firefighters on an aerial ladder platform filmed fighting the blaze – Photo: Brittany Woodman/Archant
The dramatic incident brought more than a dozen people to the streets as they watched firefighters battle the blaze.
The flames left some of the apartments without a roof, and others suffered severe damage.
Alison Thomas, Norfolk South County and Norfolk County Councilor for Long Stratton, said that after being made aware of the incident via social media, she went to the scene to offer her support.
Fire at Long Stratton. Photos: Brittany Woodman – Photos: Brittany Woodman/Archant
Shocked bystanders watching the situation in Long Stratton – Credit: Provided
She said: “My first thought was has everyone been accounted for and is everyone safe?
“The next question is how do you deal with the consequences of something like this.
Fire at Long Stratton. Photos: Brittany Woodman – Photos: Brittany Woodman/Archant
Up to seven crews tackled the blaze at Long Stratton – Credit: Contributed
“A number of flats have been completely destroyed so people have lost everything – it’s devastating.”
Norfolk Police closed the road for several hours while emergency services attended the scene, but the route has since reopened.
Fire crews extinguishing the fire reveal destroyed buildings – Photo: Archant
Emergency services gather at the scene of the fire in Long Stratton – Photo: Brittany Woodman/Archant
Gordon Oliver, station manager for Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed there were no injuries.
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