FIREFIGHTERS were called to a three-storey chimney fire at a home in Wychbold.

The fire had started in the chimney and was in the first three meters.

A crew from Droitwich and Bromsgrove tackled the blaze using a chimney kit.

A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Two HWFR crews – one each from Droitwich and Bromsgrove Fire Stations – were called at 4.27pm on April 28 to a woodburning stove fire at a house in Wychbold, Droitwich.

"The fire was in the chimney of a three-storey domestic property, limited to the first three metres of the chimney, and was extinguished using a chimney kit.

"A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots.

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