The exact cause of a fire that ripped through a home in Swans Quay, Retford, remains unknown.

An investigation into the blaze at a semi-detached home in a cul-de-sac off Thrumpton Lane in Retford has now concluded.

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “It is believed the fire started in the kitchen; however, the exact cause remains undetermined.”

Neighbours of the property where the incident occurred on Monday said they heard a loud explosion then when they looked out, saw the house at the head of the cul-de-sac engulfed in flames and smoke.

The semi-detached property in Swans Quay, Retford, suffered extensive fire damage.

placeholder image — The semi-detached property in Swans Quay, Retford, suffered extensive fire damage.

Nine appliances attended the house fire in Retford, after receiving a call at around 3pm on August 3.

The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Six firefighters wore breathing apparatus to tackle the fire at its height, and no injuries were reported.

"Appliances that attended were from Worksop, Tuxford, Rotherham, Collingham, Eastwood, Misterton, Blidworth, Parkway and Gainsborough."