The loft of a house has been left damaged after a three-hour fire in Twickenham.

The fire broke out in Ivybridge Close just before 7.40am today (January 30).

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze.

The incident was over just before 10.10am.

Fire crews from Twickenham, Heston, Richmond, and Kingston stations were called to the scene.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a house fire on Ivybridge Close in Twickenham this morning.

“Part of the loft was damaged by fire.

“The Brigade was called at 0739 and the incident was over by 1008.

“Fire crews from Twickenham, Heston, Richmond and Kingston fire stations were in attendance.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”