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Entire roof of home with solar panels sets alight

Firefighters have been battling a blaze at a detached home with solar panels on the roof.

Devon and Somerset Fire Service said the whole roof was ablaze when they arrived at the two-storey detached building in Tavistock at about 05:10 BST on Monday, with parts of the first floor alight too.

The service said all people inside had been accounted for.

The fire spread to fully engulf the first floor but the service said the blaze was put out by 06:50 BST.

A fire service spokesperson said crews from five stations were called to the incident, and firefighters were continuing to locate hot spots at the house.

The National Grid attended to isolate power, the spokesperson added.



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