A family of four has been displaced, after a fire broke out in their New Westminster home early Thursday morning.

New Westminster fire crews arrived around midnight to find thick smoke and flames coming from the house on Third Street.

Deputy Chief John Hatch says a quick attack by crews from the inside and the exterior of the building prevented the fire from spreading further.

Deputy Chief John Hatch says the family won't be returning to the house for quite some time. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

"It was fully involved, from the basement area extending up into the kitchen area," said Hatch.

"The homeowner went down when he heard the smoke alarm activate … and he saw the room engulfed in flames, and got his family out."

Family displaced

The family of four escaped from the fire with no injuries. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

All four members of the family escaped with no injuries, and stayed at a neighbour's house for the night.

The house has been gutted with full fire damage, Hatch said, adding he doesn't believe the occupants will be able to return for quite some time.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but it is not being considered suspicious at this time.