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.