A Wiltshire house is “unsafe to enter" after a fire ripped through it, inspectors have confirmed.
Wiltshire Council’s building control team was sent to the scene of a thatched house fire on Bowden Hill at Lacock following a blaze that broke out on Monday, July 21.
The fire caused significant damage to the roof of the building and was only extinguished after nearly 60 firefighters spent hours battling it.
The council has since confirmed the home is not safe to enter but does not pose a wider risk to the public.
Cllr Adrian Foster, cabinet member for strategic planning, development and housing, said: “Our building control team were asked to attend the scene last night and inspected the building to assess the structure.
“The roof has suffered significant fire damage, and the building is not safe to enter, but it is not a danger to the public.
“The owners have confirmed they will be securing the building and contacting their insurers.”
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service left the scene of the fire on Tuesday, July 22.
The service confirmed the incident was started by embers from a hedge fire caused by a bonfire.
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