A CHIMNEY caught fire at a house in Cuddington.

Firefighters were called to reports of a chimney fire at a house on Denehurst Park Way shortly before 4pm  on Saturday.

On arrival the crew discovered that the fire had been put out by an occupant of the house.

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Firefighters inspected the chimney breast, looking for hotspots with a thermal imaging camera.

They left the house once they were satisfied that the fire was fully out and the property was safe.

Crews were at the scene for around 15 minutes.