Fire crews are fighting a blaze which has completely destroyed the roof of a bungalow in west Norfolk.

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A 999 call came in at 10.16am on Thursday reporting the fire at a home in Meadow Close, Narborough.

Crews from King's Lynn, Downham Market, Methwold, Dereham and Swaffham were called, along with a drone unit.

Eastern Daily Press: Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough.Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough. (Image: Archant 2021)

They arrived on the scene at 10.30am and have been fighting the blaze since.

Police and fire crews remain at the scene, and Meadow Close is sealed off while they go about their work.

Eastern Daily Press: The scene of a bungalow fire in Narborough.The scene of a bungalow fire in Narborough. (Image: Sophie-Leigh Adams)

Sophie-Leigh Adams, a witness at the scene and a friend of the person who lives in the bungalow, said the occupant and her dog managed to escape.

She said: "There was a fire in the gardens and it spread up and onto her roof. She's got nothing left. The whole roof is gone –there's none of it left whatsoever.

"She got out okay with her dog, but she has nothing left. She's lost everything.

Eastern Daily Press: The completely destroyed roof of a bungalow destroyed by fire in Meadow Close, Narborough.The completely destroyed roof of a bungalow destroyed by fire in Meadow Close, Narborough. (Image: Archant 2021)

"Two other bungalows have been damaged a bit but nothing like hers."

What Norfolk Fire and Rescue said

Eastern Daily Press: Firefighter Peter Oxford and King's Lynn station manager Dean Lacey at the scene of bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough.Firefighter Peter Oxford and King's Lynn station manager Dean Lacey at the scene of bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough. (Image: Archant 2021)

Dean Lacey, station manager at King’s Lynn, said it three connected bungalows have been affected by the fire.

He said: "Two people were extricated by fire service. We’re currently dampening down at the moment but we’re in the closing phases.

Eastern Daily Press: Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough.Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough. (Image: Archant 2021)

"One bungalow has been severely damaged. It’s really unfortunate but crews reacted really fast and stopped something potentially dangerous from happening.

"We utilised appliances all over the county and worked really hard to get a quick stop and stop it spreading to other properties."

He added the cause of the fire is not yet known and the fire service will be investigating.

Eastern Daily Press: The completely destroyed roof of a bungalow destroyed by fire in Meadow Close, Narborough.The completely destroyed roof of a bungalow destroyed by fire in Meadow Close, Narborough. (Image: Archant 2021)

At the scene: Sarah Hussain

Most fire crews have now left the scene, though police officers are still blocking off Meadow Close and forensics have now turned up.

Residents said the smoke was so bad earlier they could not see down the road.

Nine appliances were called out in total, while an aerial ladder platform and a drone have also been used.

Eastern Daily Press: Police officers block Meadow Close in Narborough after a fire at a bungalow.Police officers block Meadow Close in Narborough after a fire at a bungalow. (Image: Archant)

Breckland councillor Peter Wilkinson said most of the homes in Meadow Close are owned and maintained by Flagship Housing, including the one which is badly damaged.

A couple who live next door have also been affected, and are waiting to see how much damage has been done to their home.

Mr Wilkinson said: "I’m glad no one was hurt. It’s uninhabitable, it hasn’t been too long since they put new roofs on.

Eastern Daily Press: Several fire crews are working in Meadow Close in Narborough after a blaze at a bungalow.Several fire crews are working in Meadow Close in Narborough after a blaze at a bungalow. (Image: Archant)

"I saw the smoke as I live by a bungalow not far from here. I saw plumes of smoke at around 10.15am. The fire was raging at 10.40am.

"You don’t want to see that. When I went past and looked this morning there were people looking on and little kids crying.

"It’s the biggest incident we have had in the village for many years.

Eastern Daily Press: Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough.Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough. (Image: Archant 2021)

"I’m just relieved that the fire brigade was on hand very quickly and there were no fatalities and injuries, and I’m really pleased Flagship have got in and got her a house.

"They have got a whole team to move out the possessions of the lady."

Eastern Daily Press: Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough.Firefighters attending the scene of a bungalow fire on Meadow Close in Narborough. (Image: Archant 2021)

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