A 67-year-old man had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a chimney fire in North Walsham.

The fire, in a house in Station Road in the town, started just after 2pm today.

One fire crew from North Walsham were called out and they helped clear the smaoke, but were not required to put out a fire.

The man was treated by paramedics at the scene, but was not taken to hospital.