ONE crew from Buckfastleigh Fire Station responded to reports of a chimney fire at Scorriton just before 2pm today (Christmas Day).

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service received a call from a member of the public reporting a chimney fire at Scorrtion Cross and a pump from Buckfastleigh station was immediately mobilised.

On arriving at the scene the officer in charge confirmed there to be a small fire in an AGA which the attending crews extinguished using a short extension ladder and small tools.

The incident was left safe and in the hands of the occupier.