FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a fire in a woodburning stove.

Fire crews were called to the incident at just before 8pm on Sunday, April 14 in St Michael's Close, South Littleton, Evesham.

A fire in a chimney flue was extinguished using a chimney kit.

Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots in the roof.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed there were no casualties.

A spokesperson said: "Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Evesham Fire Station were called at 19:58 on 14 April to a woodburning stove fire in St Michael’s Close, South Littleton, Evesham.

"A fire in a chimney flue was extinguished using chimney kit and rods with a thermal imaging camera used to check for hot spots in the roof space.

"There were no casualties and no other emergency services attended.

"The incident was marked as pending closure at 9.14pm."