A HOUSE fire in Westbury is being investigated by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service in order to find out what caused the blaze at the home in Lanhams Close.

The fire broke at yesterday afternoon and fire crews were called to tackle the fire which began on the ground floor of the home.

Once the fire had been put out, the house was ventilated to clear significant amounts of smoke inside.

It is not yet known how the fire began and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.