TWO dogs and a cat have died following a house fire in Thorpe Bay.

The pets were rescued from the burning home by firefighters but could not be saved.

The residents all escaped unhurt.

The fire started at just after midnight in The Broadway, with three fire crews attending and two more needed before the flames were brought under control at 2.13am.

The flames spread throughout the house into the roof space.

A joint police and fire service investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the incident.