Pictures have been released of a devastating house fire in Brandon which is thought to have been started by a faulty boiler.

Firefighters were called to a bungalow in Ashdale Park at 8.50am yesterday, Wednesday, October 27 after they received reports that flames were coming from the roof of the property.

Eastern Daily Press: There were no casualties as a result of the fireThere were no casualties as a result of the fire (Image: Brandon Fire Station)

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two appliances attended the scene of the roof fire.

"On arrival crews reported that half of the property was well alight."

Eastern Daily Press: Crews remained at the property dampening down after the stop call was madeCrews remained at the property dampening down after the stop call was made (Image: Brandon Fire Station)

The spokesman also confirmed that firefighters, six of whom were wearing breathing apparatus, removed felt roof tiles to gain better access to the fire.

Although a 'stop' call was made at 11.08am crews remained at the scene dampening down.

Eastern Daily Press: The pictures show the true devastation of the bungalow fireThe pictures show the true devastation of the bungalow fire (Image: Brandon Fire Station)

The spokesman also confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the fire.