A microwave has caught fire at a house in a North Yorkshire town.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the house in Thirsk at around 7pm last night (November 1).

A service spokesperson said: “Northallerton and Easingwold crews responded to reports of a fire in a domestic kitchen.

“On arrival crew confirmed this was a minor fire involving food left too long in the microwave.

“The fire was out on arrival of the Fire Service.

"Crews carried out inspection and gave advice.”