LIVE: Neighbours warned to stay inside as firefighters tackle blaze at house and two are treated by paramedics - latest updates

Firefighters are battling a house fire in Tameside.

Crews raced to a terraced property in Waverley Road in Hyde this morning.

The fire service said the fire started in the roof space of an end-terrace domestic property.

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Two people have been 'assessed' by paramedics at the scene.

Residents are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 9.40am this morning (Saturday 19 February) we were called to reports of a fire on Waverley Road, Hyde.

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"Six fire engines from Whitehill, Marple, Ashton and Gorton fire stations were quickly at the scene.

"The fire involved the roof space of an end-terrace domestic property.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have used two hose reels, three jets, and other specialist equipment to tackle the fire and prevent any further spread.

"Two people have been assessed at the scene by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service.

"Residents in the vicinity are advised to keep windows and doors closed and stay clear of the area while crews carry out their work.”

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A witness said police and ambulance are at the scene in Hyde.

Fire crews are still working to dampen down the blaze which started this morning.

The fire was centred in the roof of an end terraced house.

Emergency Services are currently dealing with a fire on Waverley Road at Hyde. Residents in this area please keep windows and doors