Fire crews called to Langthorpe after dog bed warmer overheats
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Dec 23, 2020
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Picture: Stock.

Fire crews were called to Langthorpe last night after a dog bed warmer was left in a microwave for too long.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said two crews attended the incident at the village near Boroughbridge at about 10.30pm last night.

The incident filled the kitchen with smoke, making it difficult for the crew to pinpoint the source. A thermal imaging camera was used to overcome this problem.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement the microwave had overheated because the dog bed warmer had been left in the microwave for too long.

No details of the extent of the damage were given although it is believed to be purely smoke-related.

The crews ventilated the kitchen before leaving the address in the evening.


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