Firefighters are tackling a chimney fire at a house in Charmouth.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service reported that they were called at about 3.20pm today after a fire broke out at a home on Axminster Road.

Two crews from Charmouth Fire Station were dispatched to the scene and are tackling the blaze, which appears to be affecting the chimney in the property from the first floor upwards.

Updates to follow.