The devastating destruction of buildings and vehicles during a large fire in Chalfont St Giles last week can be seen clearly in these newly released pictures.

Residents reported hearing a series of “explosions” as the fire spread during the evening on Wednesday, April 29, with a number of people having to be evacuated from their homes.

These newly released pictures, taken by a police helicopter and tweeted by Bucks Fire and Rescue, clearly show how the fire spread and damaged property in Bowstridge Lane.

To read more about how the events unfolded, click here.