FIREFIGHTERS were called to a chimney fire in a Dorset village last night.

Firefighters attended the chimney fire at a home in Gold Hill, Child Okeford, near Sturminster Newton, at 8.21pm.

Crews extinguished the fire using one hose reel jet and safe working at height equipment.

A spokesman for Sturminster Newton Fire Station said: "Our fire service has been to a number chimney fires this month. If you haven't already had yours swept ready for winter, make sure you get yours cleaned before the cold weather kicks in.

"More advice on chimney safety and some useful links can be found on our website."