Cats, dogs and reptiles have been rescued from a house fire near Marlborough.
Eight animals were brought to safety by firefighters tackling a blaze at a property in the village of Oare at around 4pm on Tuesday (6 January).
Crews from Marlborough and Stratton attended scene, with four breathing apparatus wearers extinguishing the flames with two hose reel jets.
A spokesperson for Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said that “on arrival crews found a fire within a single storey private dwelling”.
Adding that they rescued “two cats, one dog and several reptiles”.
One person, the occupier, sustained injuries in the incident and was given first aid. The severity of their injuries are unknown.
