CREWS tackled a fire at a flat in Birchwood this morning.

Two fire engines were called to the scene on Redshank Lane shortly before 9am today, Saturday.

A blaze had started in the living room of the property, with the occupants checked over by paramedics before being taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering from smoke inhalation.

Firefighters spent one hour and 20 minutes tackling the fire in total.