FIREFIGHTERS are at the scene of a property fire in Mudeford this evening.

Two crews from Christchurch are at the scene of the blaze, which was reported at 6.48pm.

A Dorset Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Crews have just arrived at the property in Mudeford Road.

"A whole-time crew and a retained crew are at the scene."

The fire was extinguished using one hose reel jet.

It was started by rubbish being burned near the house, which then spread to the roof of the house, the spokesperson said.