House fire in Bishops Tachbrook

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the house fire in Mallory Road at 6.27pm, where the front bedroom had gone up in flames.

Crews from Leamington, Wellesbourne and the Fire and Emergency Support Service attended and worked quickly to make the scene safe. Police and the ambulance service were also on the scene.

Whilst the family received early warning of the fire as they were in the property at the time the fire broke out, there were no smoke alarms in the house.

Firefighters have now carried out a home fire safety check, fitting smoke alarms and giving advice on how to reduce the chance of a fire in the home again.

Crews have also been to neighbouring properties to offer a free home fire safety checks.

Two breathing apparatus and one hose reel were in use.