AN elderly woman was today staying with family today getting over the shock of a blaze in her Great Cornard home.Neighbours believe the fire at Cherry Tree Road was caused by a seized immersion heater which caused extensive damage to an airing cupboard in a small bedroom.
AN elderly woman was today staying with family today getting over the shock of a blaze in her Great Cornard home.
Neighbours believe the fire at Cherry Tree Road was caused by a seized immersion heater which caused extensive damage to an airing cupboard in a small bedroom.
Brian Pollard, 66, was out having a meal when he received a phone call alerting him to the blaze in his neighbour's house next door.
From outside the only damage visible today was a blackened window at the upstairs bedroom.
The occupier of the house is believed to be Pauline Mead who is 68 years old.
Although not thought to be injured Mrs Mead is today staying with her son.
Mr Pollard said he was concerned the fire it may have spread to his house but when he returned home shortly afterward the fire was under control.
Two fire crews from Sudbury attended the blaze which happened just after 5pm yesterday. When they arrived they found the first floor bedroom was well alight.
It was under control within 20 minutes.
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