Milton Keynes fire: Bedroom tea-light candle damages home

The house in Kingsfold, Bradville, Milton Keynes, was left "severely damaged" a fire service said

A tea-light candle in a bedroom has left a house with "severe damage", a fire service said.

Crews were called to the mid-terraced home in Kingsfold in the Bradville area of Milton Keynes, at 04:44 BST.

The first floor and roof were affected by the flames and the ground floor had smoke and water damage.

Everyone in the house got out safely and it was prevented from spreading to adjoining properties, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

Thermal-imaging cameras were used to isolate the gas and electricity, it added.

Crews from across Buckinghamshire attended the house fire

Bucks Fire Service said the fire was caused by a tea-light (similar to the one pictured)