One person injured after blaze in bathroom

Eight fire engines attended the blaze in Duke Street, Dartmouth, at about 11.10pm on Friday evening, after reports of an alarm sounding. 

The fire started in the bathroom of the property, before spreading to the kitchen, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.

The casualty was treated on scene by ambulance crews. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.

"Prompt actions undoubtedly stopped the fire spreading to adjacent homes and shops," group manager Rob Crude said.

Crews who attended were from Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Buckfastleigh, Torquay, Paignton, Honiton and Bere Alston. 

The scene was officially closed at 5.51pm on Saturday evening. 

All photos courtesy of Gerald Taylor, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.