Probe launched after bungalow left gutted in fierce overnight blaze
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An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fierce fire which destroyed a bungalow last night. Fire crews called to the scene in Denbighshire found the property well-alight - but the owners were out.
The building was left gutted but there were no reported casualties. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) said it was alerted to the blaze in Clawdnewydd near Ruthin at 10.14pm on Saturday.
A spokesman said the fire was "well-developed" when the first crew from Ruthin got there. Crews then arrived from Wrexham, Corwen and Cerrigydrudion. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up
More firefighters with an aerial ladder platform from Rhyl were also deployed. The spokesman said the crews used three hosereel jets, two main jets and four breathing apparatus.
Several neighbours' properties also had superficial damage to guttering and fascia boards. The incident was over by 6.26am.
The NWFRS spokesman said a fire investigator will be on the scene this morning to try to establish the cause.
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