Fire service and police investigate blaze at house

A joint police and fire service investigation has started after a house fire in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) was initially called to the property in Kent Crescent, in Wigston, at 15:28 BST on Friday.

A spokesperson said seven crews and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to the scene at the height of the blaze.

The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, LFRS added.

A number of surrounding roads were closed and residents living nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed, while crews tackled the blaze.

The fire service added two people were treated by East Midlands Ambulance Service at the scene for smoke inhalation.

Fire crews left the scene at about 20:15 BST and the incident was handed over to the police, an LFRS spokesperson said.

Leicestershire Police remained at the scene on Saturday morning.

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