People were asked to avoid a residential area of King's Lynn while fire crews tackled a house blaze.

Eastern Daily Press: Fire crews attend blaze at home in North LynnFire crews attend blaze at home in North Lynn (Image: Ian Burt)

Fire crews from King's Lynn, Massingham, Heacham, Downham Market, Sandringham, Wisbech and March were called to the scene in Raby Avenue at 1.34pm.

Eastern Daily Press: Fire crews attend blaze at home in North LynnFire crews attend blaze at home in North Lynn (Image: Ian Burt)

Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to look down through the roof of the property after the flames were extinguished by crews using hose reel jets and breathing apparatus.

Eastern Daily Press: Fire crews attend blaze at home in North LynnFire crews attend blaze at home in North Lynn (Image: Ian Burt)

Police were also in attendance and a road closure was in place between Edma Road and Loke Road roundabout.