PET birds were rescued today after a blaze broke out in an aviary at an Ipswich home.

The fire brigade were called to a property in Robeck Road, off Landseer Road, at about 10.35am.

A crew from Princes Street, another from Ipswich East and one from Felixstowe were sent to the scene.

They discovered the blaze engulfing a shed and aviary.

A spokeswoman for the fire service said all the birds were rescued.

The fire was tackled and the incident was under control by 11.46am.

- Are you the owner of the birds? Thank the fire service by calling the newsdesk on 01473 324788 or e-mail starnews@eveningstar.co.uk