FIREFIGHTERS and police have been on the scene of a "house fire" in Basildon this afternoon with photos showing a cordon in place and a door window smashed.

Multiple fire engines were seen blocking off Pendle Drive, off Whitmore Way, near The Crane pub earlier this afternoon after reports of a house fire. 

The shattered door windowThe shattered door window (Image: Michael Robinson) Multiple fire engines on the sceneMultiple fire engines on the scene (Image: Kristian Baker)

Images from the scene show damage to the outside of the property, with the window of a door shattered and a fire service cordon in place.

No one was home at the time of the fire, the Echo understands.

The fire service cordon in placeThe fire service cordon in place (Image: Michael Robinson) Police were also on the scene assisting the fire servicePolice were also on the scene assisting the fire service (Image: Michael Robinson)

Police were also on the scene assisting the fire service.

Essex Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.