A FIRE engulfed a house on Monday night in Albert Road, Yiewsley, Uxbridge.

Four fire engines carrying 20 firefighters battled the blaze for 45 minutes but the fire destroyed most of the ground floor and both the first and second floors were also damaged.

Fire crews from Hillingdon and Hayes were called at 11.43pm and the fire was under control by 12.33am.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.