A HOUSE in the Heavitree area of Exeter has suffered smoke and fire damage after a fire broke out on Friday (November 9).

Fire crews from Middlemoor, Danes Castle and Exmouth were called at around 2.30pm on November 9. The crew from Danes Castle were mobilised after reports of a smoke alarm being sounded.

When they arrived, a second call was received reporting that smoke was issuing from a property and Fire Control immediately mobilised the crew from Middlemoor.

A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "We immediately got to work using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one safety jet.

At around 3pm, an engine was sent from Exmouth to help fight the fire. An Aerial Ladder Platform was also mobilised from Danes Castle. 

A spokesman added: "We called a break at 4pm after our breathing apparatus was discontinued and that a small amount of fire spread had been detected in the timber structure of the property. The crew got to work exposing any hot spots to extinguish these."

The property did sustain smoke and fire damage. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. No injuries have been reported.