A MAN was taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation following a kitchen fire.

Firefighters were called to Swanlow Lane shortly after 6.30am this morning.

On arrival crews found that the fire had involved a toaster which had been extinguished by the occupant.

Firefighters used a large fan to clear the smoke from the property and the occupant was given oxygen therapy to treat potential smoke inhalation.

The man was subsequently taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.