Pictures show aftermath of seven-flat fire in Lowestoft

It is understood that seven flats were affected with three households being moved into temporary accommodation.

A dozen fire crews attended the blaze at the flats above Vin-Tro vintage shop and High Street Furnishings on Saturday, June 3.

The blaze was in flats on the high street (Image: Mick Howles)

The flats are above a vintage shop and a furnishings shop (Image: Bruno Brown)

The fire broke out at around 4pm and was put out at around 6.30pm with firefighters at the scene into the night.

Two people were rescued from the fire off High Street.

The aftermath of the fire (Image: Bruno Brown)

The high street was closed during the blaze (Image: Bruno Brown)

One woman who lives opposite said it was “harrowing” and she is concerned for the welfare of the tenants.

Eileen Clarke, whose 81st birthday is today, said: "There was nothing I could do, I felt helpless.

Eileen Clarke from Lowestoft (Image: Bruno Brown)

Nearby roads were shut during the fire# (Image: Mick Howles)

"It was terrible. I just can't believe that everyone is okay."

Suffolk Fire Service is leading the investigation but it is still too early to speculate on the cause of the blaze.