Firefighters have been tackling a building fire in Watford.

A number of crews were called St Albans Road late this afternoon and the area was cordoned off.

A witness said the fire broke out inside a flat above The Wishing Well - police believe the cause of the fire was an electrical fault.

The fire was brought under control by the early evening and emergency services have left the scene.

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Paramedics attended - police have reported that one person was treated for minor injuries.

Crews used an aerial ladder to reach towards the top of the building.

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Road closures were put in place for safety reasons but all roads have now reopened.

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