Firefighters were called to a three storey property at Trewarveneth Street, Newlyn, yesterday evening after a report of smoke coming through floorboards.

Crews attended just after 7.30pm and found that the fire had spread from a chimney.

A thermal imaging camera, two hosereels, a stirrup pump and rods were used to ensure that the fire was fully extinguished.

The fire crews left the scene at 10pm