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Fire at Coaching House pub in Chudleigh | Fire at Coaching House pub in Chudleigh |
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More than 30 firefighters have been called to a fire at a pub in Devon. | More than 30 firefighters have been called to a fire at a pub in Devon. |
The blaze started at the Old Coaching House on Fore Street, Chudleigh, at about 20:00 GMT on Wednesday. | The blaze started at the Old Coaching House on Fore Street, Chudleigh, at about 20:00 GMT on Wednesday. |
A hydraulic platform, water bowser and an incident command unit were called to the scene. Crews have been fighting the fire overnight. | A hydraulic platform, water bowser and an incident command unit were called to the scene. Crews have been fighting the fire overnight. |
At least two floors of the three-storey building, which dates back to 1808, have been damaged, the fire service said. | |
Station Manager Matt Johnson, of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, said: "When we arrived, I could see that the roof was well alight and also starting to spread to the floor below. | Station Manager Matt Johnson, of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, said: "When we arrived, I could see that the roof was well alight and also starting to spread to the floor below. |
"The flames were reaching into the sky some 10m [33ft] above the roof." | "The flames were reaching into the sky some 10m [33ft] above the roof." |
There have been no reports of any injuries. | There have been no reports of any injuries. |
An investigation was to be carried out into the cause, and a building control officer was to examine the structure, which has 14 guest rooms, the fire service said. | |
Fore Street was closed in both directions. | |