A MAN was rescued from his Bournemouth home when firefighters were called early this morning.

One crew from Christchurch was called to Dickens Road in Iford after neighbours heard a smoke alarm operating at 6.04am.

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The crew discovered a fire in the lounge area of the property which involved clothing.

One man was led to safety and the fire was extinguished. No further appliances were required.