Investigation to begin into cause of thatch fire

Investigations will begin this morning into the cause of a fire which destroyed part of a thatched cottage in Lytchett Matravers near Poole.

Almost one hundred firefighters were tackling the blaze at the property last night.

They managed to save half of the roof.

No-one was injured.

Dorset Fire and Rescue say investigators will return to the house at 7am this morning.