SHOCKING pictures show a house on Oxford Road gutted by a devastating fire.
The blaze was reported to emergency services at around 9pm and onlookers said the flames were 'crazy'.
EVERYTHING WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT THE OXFORD ROAD FIRE
It is not clear how the fire started, but neighbours told the Chronicle the occupant of the house was unharmed, although this is not verified.
Residents reported hearing popping sounds and an explosion just before the fire started.
Fire seems to have gutted the house, firefighters are currently lifting furniture out of the dwelling pic.twitter.com/o4EB88ncqH
— Ollie Sirrell (@olliesirrell) October 19, 2021
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