A fire broke out at a popular Cornish restaurant this morning, and the full extent of the damage is not yet known.

The fire began at the Rick Stein's restaurant in Porthleven, shortly after 4am this morning.

Fire fighters were called to the scene and had the fire under control by 4.21am.

A spokesperson said: "Firefighters from Helston, Tolvaddon and Mullion have been dealing with a fully involved property fire tonight.

"At the height of the incident the incident was sectorised into two sectors, with Firefighters using four hose reel jets and two main jets to bring the fire under control.

"At 4.21am firefighters from Helston remain on scene, using breathing apparatus to damp down."