An investigation into a house fire believed to have been caused after it was hit by a rogue firework from a scout group display is continuing, it has been confirmed.
The property on College Road, Norwich, was badly damaged in the blaze, losing most of its roof.
It took firefighters three hours to bring the fire under control.
The blaze broke out on Friday night while a fireworks display was being held by the 33rd Norwich Scout group at its base on nearby Jessopp Road.
Max Morris, who owns the home, believes a rogue rocket from the display landed on the roof and started the fire.
The remains of a rocket were found on the rear patio of the home after the flames were put out.
A spokesman for Norfolk County Council, on behalf of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Investigations are ongoing into the incident in College Road.
“The Scout Association is fully engaging with us and supporting the investigation.”
A Scout Association spokesman said: “Safety is always our priority, and Scout events are subject to thorough risk assessments and appropriate safety procedures.
“We are aware of the incident that took place.
"We are working with the safety advisory group for Norfolk that includes Norfolk Fire and Rescue and the local authority to establish what happened in this case.
"The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.”
They added: “As this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further at this stage.”
Mr Morris, 34, who rents out the property, said he was relieved no-one was hurt.
But he said he was "gutted" the property he put his "heart and soul" into renovating had been severely damaged and questioned whether such a display should be going ahead in a residential area.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the property on College Road, prompting the arrival of five fire crews to battle the flames.
Firefighters from Earlham, Long Stratton, Carrow, Great Yarmouth and Acle arrived to tackle the flames on the roof.
Mr Morris praised the fire brigade for their response.
"I can't thank the fire teams enough," he said.
"They did a fantastic job.
"A massive thanks to all of them - they did a great job.”
He said the property's two tenants - who are currently staying elsewhere - were able to alert the emergency services after realising what happened.
He said: "Fortunately they were having a meal at the time and saw the embers falling from the back door.”
He said they were able to get out at that point and raise the alarm.
But Mr Morris has questioned whether a "residential area" was suitable to hold such a display, particularly when there were plenty of organised events in other areas.
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