A severe house fire in Brighton has left a road closed for more than an hour.

The blaze on the first floor of a house in Carden Avenue was reported at 12.40pm.

Four engines from East Sussex Fire and Rescue brought the flames, which had broken through the roof, under control.

A female in her 50s was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

Carden Avenue was closed by Sussex Police while fire crews made the scene safe but is now reopen.