One person was taken to hospital after a large fire broke out at a flat on the Anagh Coar estate in Douglas on Monday evening, the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

The occupant was treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics before being taken to Noble's Hospital for precautionary checks.

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service has now confirmed that crews were called to the two-storey building at 8.30pm on Monday (November 9), after reports of a fire.

Three fire appliances and the Turntable Ladder were mobilised from Douglas Fire Station, with the first arriving within five minutes.

On arrival, the incident commander found heavy smoke and flames coming from multiple first-floor windows.

Firefighters discovered the occupant at the front door of the flat and helped them to safety.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze using high-pressure hose reels and quickly brought it under control.

Police and Manx Utilities crews were at the scene late last night
Police and Manx Utilities crews were at the scene late last night (-)

A total of 25 Fire and Rescue personnel were deployed, alongside the Isle of Man Ambulance Service, Isle of Man Constabulary, Douglas Borough Council, Isle of Man Energy, Manx Utilities and the Emergency Services Joint Control Room.

To maintain emergency cover in the Douglas area, an appliance from Laxey Fire Station was temporarily relocated to Douglas.

Crews remained at the scene for around two and a half hours.

The Fire and Rescue Service said an investigation was now under way to establish the cause of the fire.

Station Officer Quirk issued the statement on behalf of the service.

Photographs and footage shared online following the incident showed significant damage to the property, including smashed windows and black soot around the building.