Eleven fire engines spent hours tackling a suspected arson attack at a home and outbuildings.

Crews were called shortly after 12.30am today to reports of a fire in Battle Lane, Marden .

They wore breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets, main jets and water supplies from a hydrant and a nearby swimming pool.

At its height, there were 11 fire engines and two bulk water carriers at the scene.

A technical rescue unit also attended.

More than 11 hours later, the blaze was extinguished.

A spokesperson from the fire service added: “The property was vacant at the time of the fire and no injuries have been reported.

“The cause is believed to be deliberate.”

Aerial photographs captured the extensive damage at the site with the house completely gutted and vehicles burned out.

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