EMERGENCY services, including firefighters and paramedics, were called to the scene of a fire in St Helens this evening (Monday).

Fire crews from Bembridge and Ryde were called to the scene on Downs View Road at 5.16pm.

A spokesperson for the fire and rescue service said the fire, in a kitchen at the domestic property, was extinquished by 6.05pm.

An ambulance was called out to check over the occupants of the home, but did not need to convey anyone to hospital.