Plumes of smoke were seen billowing from a Northumberland village home as firefighters tackled a blaze throughout the day.
Emergency services were called to Links Road, in Bamburgh, at around 8am on Thursday following reports of a house fire.
Six appliances from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) were sent to the scene, with firefighters relentlessly spraying the property in a bid to tackle the blaze.
READ MORE: Six unique camping and glamping stays in Northumberland
The occupants of the house were left 'unharmed' but the property appeared to have suffered significant damage.
Northumbria Police officers were also in attendance as Links Road was closed throughout the day, with motorists advised to avoid the area.
Residents and visitors in the village spoke of their shock as they watched emergency services at work.
Denys Carson, who was staying at a guest house on Links Road, said: "It all started at around 8am, I saw six fire engines and two police cars. It must be devastating for the family so that’s who I’m thinking about."
Alex Thompson, who owns The Ranch guest house, said: "At 8am we suspected something was wrong, we saw loads of smoke but we don’t know how it started.
"It’s so sad, there’s clear severe damage to the house and their belongings. Our guests are shocked, we all just feel sorry for the family on a personal level."
Staff from the Lord Crew pub were seen handing out free tea, coffee and water to firefighters.
One member of staff said: "They’re going to have a long day so we’re happy to help any way we can."
Gill Stanger-Leathes, who lives on the street, said: "There was billowing smoke, we watched from the door to our back garden and it was awful to see."
A Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said earlier in the day: "We have six appliances at the scene. We received a call at around 8.03am and the occupants of the property left unharmed before we arrived."
Just before 5pm in an update they added: "The incident has been scaled back to two appliances and crew focus on hotspots.
"Links Road has reopened...We want to thank residents for their understanding while the incident has taken place."
READ NEXT:
- Veteran sleeping in car after marriage break-up told not priority for council house
- Historic property on coastline to be restored and brought back into residential use
- The community plagued by antisocial behaviour - and what's being done to tackle it
- 'Phenomenal' demand for new North East attraction with 3,500 presale tickets sold on first day
- Soldiers from Royal Regiment of Fusiliers to march through town to mark 55th anniversary
