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Homes evacuated after large fire in Sudbury town centre

Around 20 people have had to leave their homes after a fire in Sudbury town centre. Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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Donations flooding in to help those made homeless after Sudbury fire

The remains of the building in Sudbury Credit: ITV News Anglia

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.

Pat Ince rescued a woman from the burning building Credit: ITV News Anglia

"I went up the ladder and got to the lady, she was very emotional, I tried to calm her down and just said to her listen nothing is going to happen, I'm going to get you out whatever."

– Pat Ince, Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service

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