TWO people were taken to hospital following a kitchen fire in Clayton-le-Moors.

The incident happened at around 11.30am today in Queen Street.

Two fire crews attended the blaze which was in the kitchen of the house.

The fire service said the blaze is not believed to have been accidental and the occupants were not seriously injured.

A spokesman said: "Two people were taken to hospital for check-ups by paramedics after suffering smoke inhalation."