House fire - family woken by smoke alarms
Fire crews have stressed the importance of working smoke alarms after a family was woken by theirs during the early hours to discover a fire in their home.
Firefighters were called to the semi-detached house in Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, after the family of four and their dog escaped the property and called 999.
On arrival, firefighters reported that there was a well-developed fire in the lounge and kitchen area with heavy smoke logging throughout the property.
Watch Manager Gavin Ellis said: