Fire-fighters from Lowestoft spent less than 30 minutes tackling a 'minor' blaze at a flat in the town.

Crews from Lowestoft North and Lowestoft South fire stations were called out about 7.40am this morning (Thursday) to reports of a flat fire at Logan Court, in Gun Lane.

On arrival they found smoke billowing from a fuse box, and quickly dealt with the 'very minor' fire – according to a brigade spokesman – bringing it under control by 8.12am.

Crews remained at the scene 'to monitor the situation,' and they had left by 9.20am.