Two homes in Thetford have been left with "significant" damage after a blaze ripped through them.

Crews were called to reports of a fire in Ripon Way at about 9.40am on Friday, May 20.

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Speaking at the scene, group manager Richard Smith: "Crews were asked to help early this morning.

Eastern Daily Press: Crews were called to reports of a fire in Ripon Way on Friday, May 20.Crews were called to reports of a fire in Ripon Way on Friday, May 20. (Image: Contributed)

"They could see smoke from the distance at the local station and six appliances came to this incident.

"We had help from our colleagues across the Suffolk border and have been working with the police and ambulance service to make sure everyone was safe and out of their properties."

Eastern Daily Press: Richard Smith, group manager at the scene of the fireRichard Smith, group manager at the scene of the fire (Image: Sarah Hussain)

There are not believed to be any injuries and everyone involved is now safe and well.

But both properties have been left with extensive damage.

Mr Smith added: "It was a really significant fire which took the best part of an hour-and-a-half to get under control.

"Crews have been working diligently and they will be on scene for a number of hours damping down any hotspots.

Eastern Daily Press: Firefighters are using breathing apparatus while they tackle the fireFirefighters are using breathing apparatus while they tackle the fire (Image: Contributed)

"We are also making sure that the neighbouring properties are safe to go back into.

"At the moment we don't know the cause - we've got a specialist fire investigation officer on the scene.

"They'll be working with the housing providers and also the police to make sure we do a thorough investigation to try to establish the cause.

"The crews have been absolutely magnificent and they have worked amazingly well to limit the damage."

Eastern Daily Press: Fire on Ripon Way, ThetfordFire on Ripon Way, Thetford (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Police and ambulance crews were also called to the firePolice and ambulance crews were also called to the fire (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

Firefighters used breathing apparatus, hose reels, hydrants, ladders and thermal imaging cameras to tackle the blaze.

Appliances from Bury St Edmunds, East Harling, Brandon and Thetford were in attendance.

Police and ambulance crews were also at the scene.

Eastern Daily Press: Firefighters on the scene of the house fire in Ripon WayFirefighters on the scene of the house fire in Ripon Way (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)