THREE fire crews were called to a blaze in the kitchen of a Bournemouth flat.

The fire service was called shortly before 2pm today, three crews attended from Springbourne, Christchurch and Westbourne.

A spokesperson for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “The stop message came in at 2:20pm of a first floor flat kitchen fire.

“Two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet were used to extinguish the fire.

“Three people were led to safety, they were given oxygen to be on the safe side.”

The cause of the fire was unknown but believed to be accidental.

South Western Ambulance service also attended and have been contacted for a comment.