CREWS from Charmouth and Bridport were mobilised to a report of a chimney fire in Brighthay Lane, North Chideock at around 2.15pm this afternoon.

On arrival crews found smoke logging to the property's loft space. The adjacent property was also affected.

The fire then spread to the adjacent building's roof joists.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was brought under control at 5.12pm and extinguished using one hose reel jet, safe working at height equipment and by partial removal of the chimney breast.