A person has been detained after a flat fire in Bury St Edmunds.

Firefighters were called to the blaze in Hospital Road at about 11.30am on Tuesday.

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said three appliances have been sent to the scene.

Two firefighters are currently using breathing apparatus and one hose reel is currently being used to tackle the blaze.

All persons have been accounted for, the spokesman confirmed.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said a person was detained on suspicion of arson with intent at the scene.

One person has suffered smoke inhalation and has been left in the care of the ambulance service.