A CASUALTY was taken to hospital after being given first aid at a kitchen fire in Craven Arms.

The fire badly affected the kitchen at a domestic property at Vernolds Common.

Fire crews from Craven Arms and Ludlow were called to the incident at just before 8pm on Friday.

Breathing apparatus, water and a thermal imaging camera were used by fire fighters who also gave first aid including oxygen to a casualty who was taken to hospital by ambulance.