A WOMAN was taken to Hereford County Hospital this morning with second degree burns following a house fire in Much Birch.

Paramedics were called at 3.25am and treated a female who sustained burns to her face and neck.

Another person suffered smoke inhalation.

Both were taken to Hereford County Hospital for further treatment.

The fire was in the kitchen and living room, but was out prior to fire crews arriving at the scene.