A Suffolk home damaged in a fire is believed to be owned by screenwriter Richard Curtis and his partner, the broadcaster Emma Freud.

Firefighters were called to the serious house fire in Walberswick just before 9.55pm on Sunday (July 10).

A Suffolk Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "On arrival crews found a semi-detached home with fire on the first and second floor as well as the roof cavity.

"Crews have been in attendance overnight and have had to cut away parts of the roof to reach hot spots."

It is not known whether Richard Curtis, 65, and Emma Freud, 60, were at the property at the time of the fire breaking out, but no injuries were reported by the fire service.

A 'stop' call was made at 5.56am yesterday (July 11).

In total 14 appliances from stations including Great Yarmouth, Framlingham, Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham, Wrentham, Southwold, Halesworth, Bungay, Beccles and Haverhill were called to the blaze.

The home was first reported as belonging to the couple by the MailOnline at 5.36pm on July 11.

Curtis is best known for his work on romantic comedy films including Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Bridget Jones's Diary.

East Anglian Daily Times: A total of 14 fire appliances were sent to the home in WalberswickA total of 14 fire appliances were sent to the home in Walberswick (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Freud has also had a long career in film and television, serving as a producer on many of Curtis' films as well as hosting a number of TV shows and radio broadcasts.

The pair also own a home in Notting Hill in London but Curtis has frequently spoken of his "love of Suffolk".

Their agent has been contacted for comment.