A neighbour helped the occupant out of a burning flat this morning.

The fire broke out in a property in Shore Road, Peel.

The neighbour was alerted by a fire alarm.

Fire crews from Peel, Kirk Michael and Douglas were sent out.

A pan of burnt foodstuff was discovered on an electric hob and removed from the property.

Crews ventilated the smoke logged property and the resident was assessed by paramedics for smoke inhalation as a precaution.