House fire in Ipswich

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called at 12.17pm following reports of a smell of smoke coming from a property and concerns for an occupant inside.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and rescued one person, who was then handed into the care of the ambulance service. Crews extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet.

The incident was brought under control shortly before 1pm and crews left the scene at around 2.12pm.