Fire crews from Sidmouth were called to a property in Beford Square after reports of a kitchen fire.
The occupant and neighbours phoned for help shortly after 10am today (Tuesday).
A spokesman said: “Two fire appliances from Sidmouth were mobilised following calls from the occupant, and neighbours, of a property reporting a fire in the kitchen and that they had been able to safely evacuate.”
After putting the fire out, firefighters began ventilating the property and dampening it down.
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