A FIRE broke that out in a lean-to attached to a terraced house is believed to have been caused by a fridge-freezer.

Three fire brigades tackled the fire in Evelyn Pace, Chelmsford on Monday morning (July 3).

The fire damaged to the roof and first floor of the house and it has been left uninhabitable.

Essex Fire Brigade has issued a warning to homeowners to make sure their electrical appliances are in good working order.