Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeA man and his dog have been left homeless after embers from a bonfire completely destroyed their house. Firefighters called to The Chase in Boreham, Essex, earlier today found the semi-detached property ablaze along with several outbuildings and a shed. The neighbouring property went on to suffer smoke damage with the occupants unable to return for a few days. Firefighters believe embers from a bonfire had blown in the wind before causing the fire, according to a statement from Essex County Fire & Rescue Service. “If you’re going to have a bonfire, please set it well away from sheds, fences, trees and bushes etc as the wind can carry the embers.

Source: Daily Mirror May 30, 2021 20:19 UTC