Pictures show aftermath of huge blaze at Southwold harbour that ripped through Sole Bay Fish Co, Mrs T’s Fish and Chips and fishermen’s huts

These pictures show the aftermath of a massive blaze that ripped through fish and chip shops and fishermen’s huts at a popular Suffolk seaside town.

The fire engulfed Sole Bay Fish Co and Mrs T’s Fish and Chips at Blackshore Quay on Southwold harbour as well as eight huts after it started at about 1am.

A number of gas cylinders exploded and about 55 firefighters battled the flames.

Ferry Road, which leads to the scene, is closed and the public has been asked to avoid the area.

In a social media post, Mrs T’s Fish and Chips said: “Not the news we wanted to get woken up to.

“But unfortunately, Mrs T's has caught in a fire on the harbour early hours of this morning.

“We are completely heartbroken.

“We want to thank the fire team for all their hard work throughout the night to put the blaze out.

“We will keep everyone updated via our socials as soon as we know more.”

This video of the fire was taken at about 1am today by K Godward, who heard two loud bangs.

No-one was hurt in the incident.

A fire service spokesman said: “Sadly, owing to their wooden construction the fire spread throughout the buildings and some have been destroyed, with others badly damaged.”

Crews used four light portable pumps, 10 main jets and three ground monitors.

Investigators are due on scene later today but the fire is not thought to be suspicious at this stage.