EXMOUTH firefighters forced their way into a home in Morton Crescent in the early hours of Wednesday morning after reports were received gas was leaking from the property.

EXMOUTH firefighters forced their way into a home in Morton Crescent in the early hours of Wednesday morning after reports were received gas was leaking from the property.

When the fire crews arrived at the home shortly before 1.30am they assisted Wales and West Utilities to gain access to the property after it was found the owner was out.

The gas engineer isolated the gas supply and the fire crews used small tools to gain entry to the home to allow the utility company to further they could isolate and ventilate the property.