Felixstowe seafood hut burns down in overnight blaze

Suffolk Constabulary said an investigation has been opened in connection to the fire at the beach hut in Undercliff Road West Picture: ALAN BOYLE (Image: ALAN BOYLE)

The Old Fishing Hut, a beach hut in Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, had recently been renovated and turned into a vibrant community cafe, but was left gutted by a blaze in the early hours of September 4.

The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a 3m by 5m shed fire on the seafront at 1.48am, sending one fire engine to the scene and calling for support from Suffolk Constabulary.

The hut was already engulfed by the flames and pictures this morning show the extent of the damage.

A police spokesman said enquiries were ongoing into the cause of the blaze.

The fire on the Felixstowe seafront has gutten one beach hut and local business, The Old Fishing Hut Picture: ALAN BOYLE (Image: ALAN BOYLE)

Firefighters confirmed they left the scene of the fire at 2.26am.

The business threw open its doors back in April and hosted the Art on the Prom event for the community just last weekend.

Positioned close to the pier in Felixstowe, it offered fresh shellfish and seafood dishes.

Tape surrounds the building in Felixstowe, where the Old Fishing Hut had recently hosted an Art on the Prom event Picture: ALAN BOYLE (Image: ALAN BOYLE)

The Old Fishing Hut on the Felixstowe seafront caught fire overnight, according to Suffolk fire and Rescue Service Picture: ALAN BOYLE (Image: ALAN BOYLE)