A HOUSE was left badly damaged by fire yesterday morning.

Two fire engines were initially called to the property in Knightwick at 8.40am, but a further four were sent for some time after.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service described the house as being "well alight". The fire service did not have record of anyone being injured.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed there was no one in the property at the time of the fire, while police confirmed they are not treating the case as suspicious and will not be investigating.