WIVELISCOMBE was among fire crews called to a house fire where a family of five was unable to get out in the early hours of Tuesday.

The trapped people were able to escape from the two-storey property through a first-floor window and were taken to hospital as a precaution.

The semi detached building, in Wiveliscombe Road, Hillcommon, was completely destroyed in the blaze there was ten per cent smoke damage to the neighbouring property.

Fire engines were also sent from Taunton and Wellington were also sent to the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.