FIREFIGHTERS rescued a woman after arsonists set fire to her home and blocked the main exit.

Crews from Odsal fire station were called to Rooley Crescent, in Odsal, at 10.10pm on Sunday after the home's front door was set on fire, trapping a 55-year-old woman inside.

Neighbours told the Telegraph & Argus the woman works at Bradford Royal Infirmary and has lived in the home with her husband for at least a decade.

She is not believed to have suffered any serious injuries.

Detectives are now investigating the arson.

A spokeswoman for West Yorkshire Police said suspects approached the address and set the front door on fire.

There was a 55-year-old woman in the property at the time, but she was unharmed and the fire was put out quickly.

The incident is being treated as arson and enquiries are ongoing.

Det Insp Ryan Bragg, of Bradford CID, said: “We are currently investigating an incident of arson at a property on Rooley Crescent.

“We are appealing for any witnesses who were in the area at the time, to come forward with any information about this incident.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bradford CID via 101 quoting crime reference number 13180294262 or information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.