CREWS tackled a chimney fire near Yeovil this afternoon (April 2).

The incident took place at a property in Martock around 3pm.

The fire was extinguished by a fire engine from Yeovil at around 4.45pm.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from Yeovil attended a chimney fire in a domestic property in Martock.

"The fire was extinguished using chimney gear, a 135 ladder, roof ladder, and a thermal imaging camera."