A HOUSE has been gutted following another overnight blaze in Warrington.

Crews were called to the scene in Vermont Close, Chapelford, shortly after 3am today, Saturday.

Two fire engines were initially sent to the scene but two further fire engines and an aerial appliance were subsequently called.

No-one was in the detached home at the time and no-one was injured during the incident.

A Cheshire Fire Service spokesman: "The fire was contained to the first floor and roof of the building and the incident was sectorised into three sectors and brought under control using two main jets and three hose reels."

Police and firefighters remain at the scene this morning and a building inspector Is expected to attend today.