Four fire engines were sent to a house fire in Royston today.

The incident took place in Coombelands in the early hours - and two people were treated by paramedics.

A spokesman for Herts Fire Service said: ""We were called to a domestic fire in Royston at 4:39 am today. Four fire engines attended – three from Royston fire station and one from Baldock and Letchworth.

"Two ambulances attended the scene to treat two individuals suffering from smoke inhalation.

"The fire was put out at 5.19 am."