The owners of a historic house in Bradford on Avon that was badly damaged by a fire, have thanked the fire service for salvaging some furniture.
Up to 75 per cent of Kingston Place, the former vicarage next to the town’s Holy Trinity Church, was damaged by a fire in the early hours of Sunday, May 5.
The family, who wish to remain anonymous, have thanked those who tackled the fire.
A spokesperson for the family said: "They would like to express their profound gratitude to the Wiltshire Fire Service for their efficient and professional efforts in extinguishing the fire, as well as for the compassion demonstrated in salvaging some antique furniture items."
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The family only completed an extensive restoration of the two-storey house in 2019.
Photos show the devastation caused by the overnight fire, with crews doing their best to salvage what was inside.
The Times asked Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for an update about the incident.
A spokesperson confirmed that “multiple-agency investigations" are continuing to establish the cause of the fire.
They said: "Firefighters were called at 2.13am to reports of a roof fire in Church Street, Bradford on Avon.
"At the height of the incident seven fire engines attended from Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge x2, Corsham, Warminster, Devizes, and Chippenham.
"Firefighters used hose reels, main lines, and light portable pumps to extinguish the fire.
“Firefighters also worked hard to salvage belongings from the property and thankfully no one is believed to have been injured.
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“Approximately 75 per cent of the property has been destroyed by the fire and a fire investigation is underway to establish the cause."
Some Bradford on Avon residents said they were woken in the night due to the smell of "acrid smoke".
The fire service still had fire crews on site until Sunday afternoon damping down hotspots that remained.
On Sunday, charred remains could be seen outside the property and debris was strewn about its grounds.
Following the Bank Holiday weekend, insurance officials could be seen in the grounds on Tuesday, May 7 assessing the extensive damage to the property.
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