An investigation has been launched to find the cause of a fire which spread to other homes in a coastal town. 

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a building blaze in Coronation Drive in Felixstowe just after 8.15pm on Tuesday. 

Four engines were sent to the scene from Ipswich East, Felixstowe and Woodbridge fire stations and officers from Suffolk police were also in attendance. 

On arrival, crews found a fire in a shed which had spread to two nearby houses. 

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Six firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled the blaze and used three hose reel jets to extinguish the flames. 

No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "There is no indication of the cause at present and a fire investigation is due to take place on Wednesday."

A stop time for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service crews was called at 10.41pm that night.