NEW Forest fire crews tackled a blaze involving a tumble dryer at a property in Dibden last night.

The units from Hardley and Hythe were called to the incident which happened shortly before 10pm at an address in Caledonia Drive.

Two firefighters donning breathing apparatus put the blaze using a jet, and positive pressure ventilation was also used to clear the smoke.

The crews remained at the scene for about half an hour.