A HOUSE in Hampshire was severely damaged by a fire this morning.

The blaze happened at a home in Chilworth and saw a total of 16 fire fighters from Eastleigh, St Mary's and Hightown fire stations fight the flames.

It is unclear whether anyone was hurt in the blaze in Pine Walk, and saw the ground floor kitchen and garage both badly damaged by the fire.

Firefighters tackled the flames by using two jets, two hose reels and ventilation equipment.

The fire started at 3.29am and was put out at 4.46am.