Scaffolding installed at scene of Lowestoft High Street fire

Scaffolding installed on Lowestoft High Street. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Described a "big project" for the team of specialist scaffolders who scaled the heights over recent days to install the scaffolding at the scene of the flats fire on High Street in Lowestoft, it comes ahead of potential repairs and renovations.

Scaffolding installed on Lowestoft High Street. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The blaze started in the flats above Vin-Tro and High Street Furnishings shops at 144 High Street in Lowestoft on June 3, with 13 fire crews spending two-and-a-half hours tackling the flames at the height of the blaze.

The scene of the blaze on Lowestoft High Street back in June. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Two people were rescued from the roof of the building and others were left homeless as the fire gutted seven high street flats.

The scene of the blaze on Lowestoft High Street back in June. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Investigations into the blaze and a possible arson probe were closed as Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire was "undetermined" and police said there was "no clear evidence of arson" behind the blaze.

The scene of the blaze on the approach to Lowestoft High Street back in June. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

With the building handed back to the owner in June, the scaffolding has now been put up ahead of potential future renovations.

The scene of the blaze on the approach to Lowestoft High Street back in June. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)