Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in Truro in which a shed fire has spread to a house.

Crews were called to Penair View just before 10.20am, initially just to the burning shed.

However, the flames have since spread to the roof of the building in what has been described as an ongoing incident.

A fire spokesperson said: "Crews on scene confirmed the fire has spread to the roof of the domestic dwelling and have requested assistance.

"In total, there are currently four appliances, an aerial ladder platform, two wholetime officers, one operational support vehicle and one incident command unit."

The fire service has said more updates may follow.