Five historic Harwich homes destroyed in fire

8 December 2011 Last updated at 06:38 ET Help

A row of centuries-old terraced houses in the historic heart of Harwich in Essex has been destroyed in a fire.

At its height about 50 firefighters fought the blaze. The houses were empty at the time but 24 people had to be led to safety from buildings close by.

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