The owners of a much-loved Suffolk fish and chip shop have been "blown away" by the support they have received after a devastating fire. 

More than 80 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at Blackshore Quay in Southwold at 12.50am on Monday.

As a result of the blaze eight sheds and two fish and chip shops were badly damaged. 

No casualties were reported. 

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service sent eight crews to the scene from across the county, including Lowestoft, Haverhill, Beccles, Halesworth, Woodbridge, Leiston and Wrentham.

In a post on social media, Mr T's Fish and Chip Shop, which has been affected by the blaze, said: "All of the staff at Mrs T's would like to thank each and every one for your kind words of support today.

"We haven't been able to answer everyone yet, but we have seen all your messages, and we are blown away with the amount of love we have received. 

"The fire investigators have been working hard to find the cause of the blaze, so hopefully, we will know soon."

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said that a number of gas cylinders exploded and that fire had spread to a number of buildings due to their wooden construction.

The public was asked to avoid the area.