ONE CASUALTY was rescued from a fire in Falmouth early this morning after a member of the public reported smoke from a neighbouring property.

Two fire appliances from Falmouth Community Fire Station and a wholetime Station Manager from Hayle responded to the incident which took place in Falmouth at around 6:18am.

Upon their arrival, firefighters were able to rescue one casualty from the groundfloor property.

In total, it took four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze, which was believed to be accidental.

According to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, the fire was caused by a pan being left on the hob of a cooker.

A spokesperson for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire Control received a 999 call from a member of the public reporting an alarm sounding in a neighbouring property and smoke issuing from the ground floor.

"Two appliances were mobilised from Falmouth Fire Station and a wholetime Station Manager from Hayle.

"On arrival, firefighters wearing breathing rescued one casualty from the property.

"In total four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire. All persons are accounted for.

"The cause of the fire was accidental and caused by a pan left on the hob of a cooker."