Family have lucky escape as house burns to ground

A family in Fintown had a lucky escape overnight when their home burnt to the ground in a blaze.

The fire started just after 1.3oam and two units of the fire service, from Glenties and Dungloe,  rushed to the scene.

The family managed to flee the house before the roof of the building collapsed.

None of the family were injured.

A full investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze.