Gardens in Maylandsea destroyed in late night fire
Some residents had attempted to tackle the fire themselves with hoses before the fire service arrived.One person on social media said they heard a loud pop, alerting them to the blaze, while another said they believed it only took the fire service 30 minutes to arrive.Photos shared by the fire service show the gardens that have been destroyed.Rubble and burnt trees can be seen as firefighters hose down the scene.
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