House fire spread to neighbouring property

An investigation has started into the cause of a house fire that spread to a neighbouring property in Plymouth.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) said residents of a house in Sutton and Mount Gould called several times at about 06:00 GMT to report the fire.

Once on scene firefighters found a fire involving an electrical unit in the basement, they said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said its officers assisted the fire crews by closing Embankment Road outbound at the junction with Cattedown roundabout while they dealt with the fire. The road was reopened soon after 10:00 GMT.

Firefighters said the blaze had affected a neighbouring property and National Grid isolated the power to the street at 07:12 and the fire had been put out by 08:30.

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