Firefighters were called out to a tumble dryer fire in Douglas last night.
They attended a property on Cambridge Terrace at around 6:30pm - they found the appliance giving off thick black smoke.
Two people were treated with oxygen for the effects of smoke inhalation.
The Fire and Rescue Service is warningh the public not to try to extinguish a household fire alone.
Source: Energy FM
Check out these recent articles by The Telegraph and The Guardian of the potential risk of fires caused by tumble dryers.
It has been suggested that all lint catchers are regulary cleaned out and to not leave your appliance unattended to avoid the horror of your tumble dryer catching fire
