A total of three people have not been located after a dwelling fire in the early hours of Boxing Day, as stated by.
Emergency personnel were alerted to Brimscombe Hill near Stroud, Gloucestershire, at around 03:00 GMT.
Police reported that a single occupant was able to get out from the building and was transported to a medical facility.
"A trio of other people, who were thought to have been within the property, have not yet been accounted for and attempts to find them are underway," a spokesperson added.
Investigation and Impact
An investigation to identify the origin of the fire is currently underway.
A section of Brimscombe Hill is blocked and people are being asked to steer clear of the vicinity.
Firefighting services reported they halted the blaze from propagating into neighbouring properties but the devastation to the original property was severe.
Structural assessors have ensured it is safe for personnel to go in and find the root of the fire. They will remain there for the remainder of the day.
