The Chequers pub in Pampisford destroyed by fire

The Chequers pub in Pampisford has been destroyed after a fire on Wednesday (December 8).

Firefighters were called to the blaze at the 17th century pub on Town Lane at 11.15pm.

Around 50 firefighters including crews from Cambridge, Linton, St Ives, Huntingdon, Gamlingay, St Neots and Sawston attended the incident along with crews from Saffron Walden, Newport and Halstead in Essex.

Firefighters found a well-developed fire in a flat above a pub, with flames and smoke issuing through the roof.

Wearing breathing apparatus they tackled the blaze from the outside as the fire had spread through the roof causing it to collapse.

The crews worked throughout the night and into the morning to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring thatch properties.

The building was evacuated when the crews arrived and no one was injured.

An investigation is due to take place on Thursday to determine the cause of the fire.

South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne said: “I was shocked and saddened to hear of the fire. It is a true disaster for not only everyone involved in running this much-loved local pub but also the entire community in Pampisford. I hope everyone is safe and my thoughts are with all those affected.”