FIRE crews tackled a kitchen blaze after an unattended chip pan caught light.

Two engines attended the property in Kensington Green, Chester, 4.24pm yesterday.

A Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews used four breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan to put the fire out.

“One male suffering from smoke inhalation was given oxygen therapy by fire service personnel.”