A serious house fire has seen three crews of firefighters attend the scene in Scratby, near Great Yarmouth.

Fire engines from Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Martham were called to the scene on Beach Road in the village just after 10am today (Friday, January 28).

Forensic services have now arrived on the scene near the California Cliffs holiday park as well as two police cars and a fire car.

Police arrived on the scene just before 10.30am.

Eastern Daily Press: Fire crews have been at the scene of a serious house fire in Scratby.Fire crews have been at the scene of a serious house fire in Scratby. (Image: James Weeds)

Crews wore breathing equipment and used hoses to extinguish the fire as well as a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots.

An ambulance was also in attendance at the scene.

Eastern Daily Press: Beach Road where a serious house fire has broken out this morning.Beach Road where a serious house fire has broken out this morning. (Image: James Weeds)

They left the scene at about 10.45am.

Eastern Daily Press: Police officers are currently on the scene at Beach Road in Scratby.Police officers are currently on the scene at Beach Road in Scratby. (Image: James Weeds)

Eastern Daily Press: A forensic van outside the home where a fire broke out on Beach Road in Scratby.A forensic van outside the home where a fire broke out on Beach Road in Scratby. (Image: James Weeds)

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