Firefighters have blamed a dog for starting a fire in a kitchen.
Crews from Thirsk and Northallerton were called to reports of a fire at a house in Thirlby, near Thirsk, at about 4pm yesterday.
A dog lead had been left on the hob and it is though a dog had then accidentally switched the hob on.
The fire spread to a kettle and extractor fan.
The fire was out when firefighters arrived.
The crews inspected and ventilated the premises.
The fire caused minimal damage to the lead, kettle and fan.
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