Person taken to hospital after house fire

Fire crews are at the scene of a house fire in Beeston

A person has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a house in Beeston.

Emergency services were called to Harcourt Street just before 10:00 BST on Thursday.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said a number of crews had tackled the fire, which was now out.

Crews will remain at the scene while damping down takes place, and people are urged to avoid the area.

A male has been taken to hospital, the brigade said.

Residents living nearby were previously urged to keep windows and doors closed.