FIREFIGHTERS tackled a bedroom blaze at a property in Christmas Close, Wareham early today.

Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said two crews from the town were alerted and found smoke coming from a bedroom window.

The cause of the fire was electrical and it left the bedroom, upstairs landing area and downstairs hallway at the property severely damaged.

A fire service spokesman said: "The safety message here is be careful with all electrical items and do not leave anything switched on."