Ten fire engines were at the scene of a fire in Codford where a row of three thatched cottages were on fire on Saturday evening.

Crews from across Wiltshire dealt with the High Street blaze, Wiltshire Fire Control saying about 70 firefighters were there at one point.

Trowbridge Fire Station tweeted: "We are working very hard to try to save the thatch in Codford."

Later a spokesman added that the situation was, "not good, but I assure you everyone in attendance is working hard to save what we can."

Wiltshire Chief Fire Officer Simon Routh-Jones, who was at the scene, tweeted: "Really proud of the hard work and professionalism shown by all. Well done on doing such a good job."