A flat fire was caused after a pan was left unattended on a hob.

Firefighters were called to the first floor of a flat in Gateley, on Monday at 12.37am after neighbours were alerted by smoke alarms.

The occupant was woken up as three fire engines attended the scene, with two firefighters putting the fire out.

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