FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling a fire in the roof of a Southbourne house this morning.

Two crews from Christchurch as well as firefighters from Springbourne, Westbourne and Redhill attended the fire in Hathaway Road at 6.58am this morning.

The aerial ladder platform was also on the scene for the roof fire, which is believed to have started in the loft of the detached house.

All persons were accounted for and no-one was injured in the incident.

Crews used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet.

The fire has been extinguished by 7.48am.