Scarborough property suffers 60 per cent smoke damage after hob left on in kitchen

Firefighters were called to the incident on Hoxton Road, Scarborough at 2.39pm on Thursday afternoon (August 24).

The smoke was due to a fire in the kitchen, caused by a hob which was left on.

The room of origin suffered approximately 20 per cent fire damage, and there was 60 per cent smoke damage to the rest of property.

Crews used four breathing aparatus, a thermal imaging camera, a positive pressure ventilation fan and small tools.