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.”
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