FIREFIGHTERS tackled a small fire in the study of a home in Hillbrow Close, Fareham, in the early hours of today.

The household were alerted to the fire after a smoke alarm was activated and they were able to get out of the house.

Two fire appliances were called to the scene at about 1.45 am and soon had the fire under control. The fire was contained to a downstairs study and there was mainly smoke and heat damage.