Two fire crews rushed to a chimney fire on Stewart Island on Tuesday, but by the time they arrived the occupant had already put it out.

A Fire Service spokesman said two crews from Oban responded after receiving reports of a chimney on fire at a home shortly after 2pm.

When they got to the scene, they discovered an occupant had already put it out.

The spokesman said there was a lesson to be learned.

"It's a good idea to clean your chimney."

No-one was hurt in the fire.

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Ben Mack: @benaroundearth