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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Two fire crews from Harrogate and one from Knaresborough were called to the incident on Otley Road at 2.36am.

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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident log said the women were in their early 20s but did not name them.

The log said smoke detectors were fitted at the property, adding:

“The cause is believed to be careless use of a heat source. Crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel.”