Police and fire officers are investigating a fire in Monkton last night (Wednesday).

The fire happened at about 11:32pm.

The fire was confined to the front door of the property and the fire service led a man to safety.

Firefighters extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet, two breathing apparatus, thermal imaging camera and a positive pressure ventilation fan.

The crews left the scene in the hands of the Police at 12:23am.

The incident is being investigated by the Fire and Police Services.​