A bungalow has been destroyed after the roof collapsed in a devastating fire.

Flames ripped through the derelict building in Holbury in the early hours of Friday morning.

The property in Ipers Bridge was well alight upon the arrival of fire crews after 2am.

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The bungalow was destroyed following the collapse of the roof with firefighters removing two propane cylinders from inside.

The gas is believed to be the cause of the blaze.

Fire crews from Hardley, Hythe, Beaulieu, and Redbridge were called to the scene and were later followed by St Mary’s crews.

The blaze was brought under control and it was extinguished before 8am.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police or the fire service.