Around mid-day today emergency services rushed to a blazing house on the Bellfield estate.
The fire in Hewett road was attended fire crews from Fareham, Hightown and Cosham.
In all six pumps responded to the call.
Early reports speak of neighbours helping the family, which included a pregnant lady, escape the blaze and later comforting the occupants.
Roads around the scene were blocked off as Police, Fire Service and Ambulances arrived to assist.
