FIREFIGHTERS from Shanklin and Ventnor have been tackling a fire in Ventnor this afternoon (Sunday).

Fire crews were called to a small residential property on Marlborough Road at 3.40pm.

The cause of the fire was a cooker, which developed into a small kitchen fire.

They wore breathing apparatus and used two hose reels to clear the smoke.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue were stood down at 4.16pm.