Fire crews called to major house blaze in Ellistown
Firefighters are tackling a house fire which has spread to two houses in Ellistown.
Emergency services were called to Ibstock Road in Ellistown, near Coalville, at 11:48 following reports of a loft fire.
The fire is now extinguished, A police cordon is now in place and further Police resources are now arriving at the scene including forensic officers.
The house roof is severely damaged.
A Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the response was quickly stepped up from two initial crews to five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform.
"The fire started in the loft space and has spread through the roof space of two semi-detached properties on IbstockRoad," she said.
"Crews remain at the scene. An air ambulance is also in attendance, though we have no details on casualties at this stage”
More to follow.
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