THREE fire crews are at the scene of a house blaze in Colchester.

Firefighters were called to a property in Twining Road at just after 7.20pm.

Two crews from Colchester Fire Station and an aerial ladder platform (ALP) unit have been sent to the terraced home where the fire started in the roof.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using a hose reel jet to tackle the flames and prevent them from spreading to neighbouring properties.