Two people taken to hospital after house fire in Raunds

The fire service said it was investigating the cause of the blaze

Two people have been taken to hospital after being rescued from a house fire.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a property on Mill Close in Raunds at 05:20 BST.

Crews used a ladder to rescue two people from the first floor of the house and they were taken to hospital as a precaution.

The service said it believed the fire started in the kitchen but an investigation was taking place.

It said firefighters were reassuring other residents and offering home fire safety advice.

Damage could be seen inside the property