FIREFIGHTERS have put out a blaze in a derelict house today.

FIREFIGHTERS have put out a blaze in a derelict house today.

The two-storey house was completely engulfed by the flames which broke out just before 2pm in Chelmsford, Essex.

Dozens of firefighters attended the scene and the fire was under control by just after 5pm.

A police and fire investigation into the cause of the fire will now be carried out.