Fire crews have tackled a blaze at a former home for the elderly in Newtown.

The fire at Robert Owen House, Trehafren occurred in a first floor area and was extinguished by firefighters on Saturday night.

County Times: Emergency services at Robert Owen House on Saturday. Picture: Paul WilliamsEmergency services at Robert Owen House on Saturday. Picture: Paul Williams

Montgomery Fire Station later tweeted: "Mobilised last night at 21:39 along with engines from @NewtownFireStn to an unused care home on fire in Newtown.

"Fire contained to one room."

County Councillor Joy Jones later tweeted: "This is Robert Owen House this evening (Saturday).

"Looks like there has been problems that the emergency services have had to deal with. Pleased to hear its all sorted now.

"Thanks to local photographer Paul Williams for the photos."