Medics treat three people after 'significant fire'

Fire crews were called to Southtown Road in Great Yarmouth on Monday morning

Three people have been treated for breathing in smoke after a "significant fire" at a house.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to Southtown Road in Great Yarmouth at about 08:20 GMT on Monday.

"Crews turned up and found a significant fire in a first floor bedroom with flames coming out of the window," station manager Kevin Game said.

The blaze has since been brought under control and an investigation will be carried out, the fire service added.

The incident closed a lane on Southtown Road

"We've got three people at the moment who are suffering from mild smoke inhalation," Mr Game said.

"They've been administered with oxygen and their injuries aren't serious."

Mr Game said firefighters "acted decisively" to bring the flames under control.

Station manager Kevin Game said part of the bedroom ceiling had collapsed

The fire service said it believed about 15 people were living at the house at the time, adding that a smoke alarm had sounded.

A blue plaque on the front of the building marks the former home of Mary Sewell - the mother of Black Beauty author, Anna Sewell.