AN 'intense fire' erupted at a family home last night.

A dwelling on Blandford Road South, Slough, caught alight at 12:35 on Friday morning.

Three fire engines from Langley fire station, two from Slough, and a multi-role vehicle from Maidenhead attended the fire, and were there for over two hours dampening the blaze.

One firefighter said: "It was quite an intense fire. The cause is still be investigated."

Four firefighters in breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire.

One man escaped the house prior to the firefighters arrival, and was treated by the South Central Ambulance Service.

A Fire Investigation Officer is working with Thames Valley Police to determine the cause of the fire.

More to follow...