A house fire in Wisbech on Friday night was caused by a chimney blaze that spread to the roof.

Cambs Times: Morning after the night before: Damage showing the detached house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, following Friday's fire.Morning after the night before: Damage showing the detached house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, following Friday's fire. (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

An investigation by fire officers revealed the cause and they also determined the cause to be accidental.

Victoria Road, Wisbech, was closed for a time after the fire in a detached house.

“All the people who were inside got out safe,” said one local resident.

The road remained blocked whilst fire crews dealt with the incident.

Cambs Times: Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) .Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) . (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

One crew from Wisbech, one crew from March, one crew and the multi-star from Stanground, and a crew from West Walton, were called to the fire.

A spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a chimney fire, which had spread to the roof.

“Firefighters used two hose reels and a jet to extinguish the fire, before returning to their station by 1.40pm.

“All persons were accounted for.”

Cambs Times: Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) .Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) . (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

The spokesman added: “The cause of the fire was accidental.”

Cambs Times: Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) .Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) . (Image: AdGarry Samuels)

Cambs Times: Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) .Occupants of a house in Victoria Road, Wisbech, are all thought to have escaped injury after a fire tonight (March 9) . (Image: AdGarry Samuels)