Seven people have been left homeless after a fire in Minto.

The blaze was reported at around 8pm yesterday at a residence on New England Settlement Road.

Firefighters were on the scene for several hours.

The two adults and five children, under the age of 11, managed to escape the blaze  without injury.

The Canadian Red Cross says they are currently staying with friends, and emergency items have been provided.

There’s no word on a cause yet.