FOUR fire crews have tackled a bathroom blaze in Moretonhampstead.

Four sets of breathing gear were worn as firefighters used a hosereel jet and safety jet to snuff out the flames at the property in George Street.

Crews from Moretonhampstead, Chagford and Bovey Tracey responded to the 999 shout just before 4pm on Monday.

An environmental protection unit from North Tawton also attended.

A fire spokesman said five per cent of the property was damaged with 15 per cent suffering from the effects of smoke.