Bowden Hill fire: Lacock closed as firefighters tackle large fire
The road from St Anne's Church to the junction with Forest Lane has also been declared inaccessible, although residents are allowed to come in and out.
An aerial ladder platform from Swindon and support appliances from Salisbury and Corsham were also called to the scene.The fire service said thatch had been stripped from the roof, with jets and compressed air foam used to put out the fire. Wiltshire Police has warned surrounding roads will likely remain closed until Tuesday morning due to the number of emergency service vehicles at the scene. The force advised people to avoid the area and asked residents living nearby to keep their doors and windows closed.
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