LUCKILY there were no casualties reported after a fire spread from a shed to a house in Redditch.

Fire crews from Redditch and Bromsgrove, along with police, were called to the incident, which happened in Paper Mill Drive, at 8.15pm last night (Friday June 23).

Firefighters used breathing apparatus as they tackled the flames which had spread from an out-building to a detached property.

A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said no casualties were reported.

Firefighters left the scene at around 10.45pm but returned in the early hours at around 2am to reinspect the scene and check for any hot spots.