Fire crews called to fire at Douglas flat

Fire crews were called out following reports of a fire at a flat in Douglas.

Three major pumping appliances and an aerial latter platform were taken to the scene, but the occupants of the flat had managed to deal with the blaze before the team arrived.

No-one was injured in the incident and the smoke damage was minimal, while other occupants in the building had been alerted by an alarm system.

Crews spent around 20 minutes at the scene clearing the smoke.