A home was destroyed after a blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning.

Fire crews raced to the scene in Swanage to find the house 'well alight'.

A spokesperson for Swanage Fire Station said: "This morning at around 3:30am both pumps were mobilised to a property fire in town.

"Upon arrival the property was well alight and crews worked hard to control the fire.

"One pump from Wareham also attended the incident.

"We extinguished the fire using six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and a main line.

"The occupants were alerted by working smoke alarms which helped them escape the property in time."

"The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental and fire investigation is ongoing."