FIRE crews were called to tackle a blaze in Christchurch on Saturday night.

A fire broke out in a ground floor kitchen at a property in Park Close, Burton, just after 8.30pm.

According to a spokesman from Dorset Fire and Rescue, the fire was out by the time crews from Christchurch and Springbourne arrived at the scene.

"Ambulance was also called and one casualty was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation," she said.

"Thankfully all persons got out of the building."