A total of three individuals are missing after a dwelling fire in the early hours of December 26th, police have confirmed.
Rescue crews were called to Brimscombe Hill in the vicinity of Stroud, Gloucestershire, at around 03:00 GMT.
Police said that one person was managed to escape from the house and was rushed to hospital.
"Three other people, who were thought to have been inside the property, have still missing and operations to account for them are underway," a representative further stated.
Investigation and Impact
An investigation to establish the origin of the fire is currently underway.
A section of Brimscombe Hill is blocked and motorists are being urged to stay away from the area.
Firefighting services reported they stopped the flames from spreading into adjacent properties but the damage to the affected home was significant.
Building assessors have ensured it is secure for personnel to go in and find the origin of the fire. They will continue working there for the rest of the day.