A BLAZE engulfed a house in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Four engines and around 20 firefighters were called to the fire in Sunnyside Road, Ilford.

The brigade was called at 5.53am and officers had the fire under control by 7.47am.

The ground and first floors were badly damaged in the blaze, along with the roof.

No-one was in the house at the time of the fire.

The brigade is currently investigating the cause of the fire.