FIREFIGHTERS from Basingstoke and Tadley extinguished a fire at a home in Baughurst in the early hours of this morning.

Crews were called to the scene on O'Bee Gardens at 1.08am, where a kitchen had caught fire.

A hose-reel jet and Thermal Imaging Camera were used to make entry to the property, where the team discovered and rescued a male casualty before extinguishing the fire in the kitchen.

The casualty regained consciousness and was checked over on scene by South Central Ambulance Service.

Smoke ventilation was then carried out of the property and both neighbouring properties, using a Positive Pressure Fan.

Basingstoke Gazette: Smoke damage to the property after crews extinguished the kitchen fire [Image: Tadley Fire Station]Smoke damage to the property after crews extinguished the kitchen fire [Image: Tadley Fire Station]

Posting on Facebook, Tadley Fire Station said: "Massive thanks for all the neighbours who not only heard the smoke alarm and dialled 999 but also moved all their cars to help our access and gave us very information on scene."

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service described the incident as a 'small fire' and said the stop message came in at 2.18pm.