Flames can be seen coming from the house, the fire started around 4am Pic: Gavin Seed

Pictures show the fireball that emerged from a Penwortham home that has been left gutted by fire.

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The property in Bramble Court, off Kingswood Drive, faces demolition after a fire – which began in the conservatory – ripped through the building.

These pictures show the inferno faced by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services during the early hours of Friday (28 October).

Another view of the house on fire Pic: Gavin Seed

Specialist equipment and an aerial ladder was needed after six firefighters trying to enter the house had to turn back due to the intense heat.

The aerial ladder in action Pic: Gavin Seed

Neighbour Gavin Seed who took the pictures described hearing ‘explosions’ coming from the house.

No one was hurt in the fire as the family escaped to safety before the blaze spread through their home.

What remains of the house Pic: Gavin Seed

The fire service said they were still investigating the cause of the fire.