Axminster firefighters called out to kitchen fire on A3052 near Sidmouth

Firefighters were called out to a kitchen fire in a property along the A3052 near Sidmouth just before 9pm on Saturday (10 December).

Everyone was accounted for at the property with no injuries recorded.

The road was closed for firefighters to deal with the incident. Firefighters from Exmouth, Axminster, Seaton, and Middlemoor fire stations attended.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "Three fire appliances were sent to reports of a kitchen on fire. On arrival crews confirmed smoke and flames issuing and requested a fourth appliance to attend.

"Crews then confirmed the building well alight, and got to work with two hose reel jets and four breathing apparatus wearers. All persons were accounted for at the property."