Homes evacuated after large fire in Sudbury town centre

A public meeting is being held in Sudbury today to work out how best to help those who have been left homeless by Sunday's fire.

The council says donations of clothes and toiletries have been pouring in for those affected.

Fire crews have spent another dampening down and ensuring damaged buildings are safe.

One of them has also been hailed a hero after saving a woman trapped by the flames.

Historic Sudbury in Suffolk has spent the day coming to terms with a fire that ripped through a town centre street yesterday evening.

Three people were injured, 20 forced to leave their homes and businesses were destroyed.

Today, as the community pulled together to help those most seriously affected, stories have been emerging of dramatic escapes.

Click below to watch the full report from ITV News Anglia's Kate Prout

After a devastating fire destroyed parts of Sudbury town centre last night, some residents have been left homeless.

But the community has rallied round and donations have already started coming in for those in need.

Click below to watch the full report from ITV News Anglia's Malcolm Robertson.

Eye witnesses watched as fire crews rescued people from the burning building in Sudbury town centre.

The fire started at around 6.25pm Sunday 6th September on Friars Street.

Eye witness Claire Kuczma posted video of the fire in Sudbury on Twitter.

Part of Sudbury town centre remains closed off after a major fire last night.

Around 20 people were forced to leave their homes in the area after the fire service evacuated nearby buildings.

Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Friars Street is closed between Station Road and Market Hill/A131 Gainsborough Street.

More than 70 firefighters are currently trying to put out a fire the middle of Sudbury.

Emergency services were called at 6.25pm to reports of a fire and people trapped in a flat at Market Hill. The fire service began rescuing people from the building as police and ambulance personnel attended to assist.

Shortly after 7pm police began a full-scale evacuation of the immediate area as the fire spread. As of 7.30pm up to 20 people had been moved from their homes. Police have also begun contacting business keyholders where possible.

The fire service are believed to have 15 appliances at the scene in a bid to get the blaze under control.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown, with the priority being public safety, and arrangements being made to house those who have been evacuated.