FIRE crews were called out after a wood burning stove starting billowing smoke into a home.

Two appliances were called to Rampside Road, Barrow, on Friday at 15.29 after being alerted to a stove fire.

The fire service reported that one woman escaped from her house following the incident.

On arrival, two fire fighters with breathing apparatus and a single jet house brought the stove under control

Early investigation indicated a blocked chimney forced smoke back into the house, with the fire remaining inside the stove.

The fire service reiterated the importance of ensuring that chimneys are swept regularly, especially during the winter.