One person suffered burns and smoke inhalation and a dog had to be rescued after a fire tore through the kitchen of a house in west Dorset.

Firefighters were alerted to the property in the village of Litton Cheney in the Bride Valley on Thursday afternoon.

The fire was in the kitchen and pictures from the scene taken by crews later showed extensive damage had been caused.

Two fire engines from Dorchester and Bridport were alerted to the blaze at 2.30pm.

In a statement, Bridport Fire Station said: "On arrival, firefighters got to work extinguishing the blaze and removing burning debris from the house, using two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet. 

"One resident suffered burns to their hands and smoke inhalation, so casualty carers treated their burns and administered oxygen until the ambulance service arrived. They were then transported to hospital for further treatment. 

"A dog was also rescued from the property after it was found hiding upstairs away from the smoke."
The statement added: "Once the fire was out, Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) was used to clear the smoke from the property. PPV is achieved by placing a high powered fan outside and aiming into the property. The smoke is then exhausted from a strategically opened window or door."

The fire service said an investigation continues into the cause of the fire. 

Crews apologised to any drivers trying to negotiate the lanes around Litton Cheney as rescue vehicles we were blocking the road outside the property.

The service wished the injured resident a speedy recovery.