Three saved from fire and six taken to hospital in Yeovil

Six people suffered smoke inhalation in the incident in Yeovil and were taken to hospital.

A 999 call was made to the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) control at around 12.30am today.

The caller said they were unable to get out of the property due to the smoke.

Three fire engines were sent to the scene while the call handler remained on the phone to give the occupant guidance on how to remain safe until crews arrived.

A DSFRS spokesperson said: "Crews were updated whilst en route that there was an adult and two babies upstairs unable to get out and a further adult and child downstairs who had managed to evacuate.

"On arrival, crews confirmed that there had been a fire within a first floor bedroom, which was now out, however there was smoke logging in the property.

"One adult and two babies were escorted out of the house by fire crews.

"In total there were six people suffering from smoke inhalation, who then went to hospital for a check up.

"There was 20 per cent fire and 90 per cent smoke damaged to the first floor bedroom, 60 per cent smoke damage to landing and stairs and 10 per cent smoke damage to a loft bedroom.

"The cause of the fire was accidental."