A man was treated for smoke inhalation today following the outbreak of fire in the kitchen of his home.

The small fire started at a property in Elmhurst Drive, Ipswich, just before 4.30pm.

Two fire crews from Princes Street arrived at the semi-detached house to find the blaze had already been extinguished.

Paramedics were called to the scene to treat the male occupant for smoke inhalation.