Fire crews called to house fire in York

Fire crews were called to a York house after smoke was spotted coming from a first-floor window.

Crews from York and Acomb were called to Ratcliffe Street, Clifton at 10.58am today (Thursday).

When they arrived they found a fire in the bedroom caused by a candle which had been left unattended.

The fire caused damage to a bed, the floor and carpet and also caused smoke damage throughout the property.