Flats at Anchor Quay in Norwich were evacuated due to a fire

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to Anchor Quay in Norwich following reports of flames at 6.45pm on Monday, December 4. 

Fire crews from Earlham, Sprowston, Carrow, Hethersett, Long Stratton and Wroxham attended the incident and used main jets and hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. 

They were at the scene for more than three hours. 

The scene of the fire (Image: Julie Nicholls)The flat that was ablaze was unoccupied at the time but neighbouring flats were evacuated while crews checked to see if the fire had spread.

No one was injured but occupants from these homes have not yet returned.

A fire investigation will be carried out.