THESE amazing drone shots capture the extent of damage caused by a blaze that broke out at a Builth Wells property earlier this week.

The stunning aerial shots were captured by local firm Tremio and show the roof blown out and charred scars of what remains of the property, located at Lion Lane in the town.

Police and fire investigators continue to work at the address, next to the town’s Lion Hotel, where a fire broke out following an explosion at around midnight on Sunday, October 3.

An initial assessment of the property suggests the building is currently “structurally unsafe” and further work looks likely to be required before it can be made safe.

The fire, which started in one house, quickly spread and caused damage to a neighbouring home too.

“Not quite the great fire of Builth 1690 but still pretty horrible all the same,” Tremio posted on their Facebook page, alongside a set of spectacular shots that capture the devastation.

“Fortunately, nobody was hurt and well done to all emergency services for dealing with it so quickly.”

A neighbour who raised the alarm told the County Times earlier this week: “I woke up to a noise around midnight and looked out the window and saw the downstairs ablaze and immediately called 999.”

County Times: Aerial drone shots capture the devastation left by the fire at the property in Lion Lane, Builth Wells. Images by Tremio

A 66-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson. A Dyfed Powys Police spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing, but they are not looking for anyone else at this stage.

The force say an initial assessment of the property has been carried out which suggests that the building is currently structurally unsafe and work may be needed to make it safe to enter while preserving evidence at the scene.

Police and fire officers will then carry out a joint investigation to establish the cause of the fire.

Officers and PCSOs will continue with scene preservation duties and cordons will remain in place for several days while enquiries are ongoing. A constant police presence has been maintained at the address since Sunday.

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed Powys Police, either online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101. Quote reference: DP-20211003-003.