FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a chimney fire in Calbourne this afternoon (Friday).

One crew from Newport is attending the scene at Pound Lane after receiving the call at 12.44pm.

UPDATE 2.11pm: A spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were at the scene.

The crew are currently dealing with the fire, which is contained to the chimney stack.

UPDATE 3.50pm: Firefighters have now left the scene.

Isle of Wight Fire posted on Twitter: "Please don't forget to get your chimneys clean."