A blaze in Kentucky has been extinguished after three hours of work from local fire fighters was completed to repair its flue accessories.

The incident happened at Plymouth Street in the state's city of Middlesboro, which required the attention of fire officials who were forced to remove smouldering creosote from within the chimney's flue, according to WickedLocal.com.

Flames started from a wood stove in the home's fireplace, though a local fire fighter confirmed to the website that no damage was inflicted on the property.

Last week, PressHerald.com reported that a blaze in the US state of Maine was caused by leaves which entered the chimney's base and damaged flue components.

The fire transpired at a home at 54 Taylor Road within the state's town of Sebago and two people were occupying the property during the incident, though no injuries were reported by the website.

Deputy fire chief Alan Greene told the website about the actions of the homeowners, saying: "They had the wherewithal and grabbed a garden hose and knocked the flames down."