Emergency services rushed to the scene of a house fire in a north city neighbourhood.

The blaze broke out at a property in Saffron Square, Sprowston, Norwich, at about 11.30pm last night (Wednesday).

Firefighters from Earlham and Sprowston attended the scene. Hoses and breathing apparatus were used.

One person was treated by ambulance crews.

The fire had been brought under control within half an hour.