A crew from Malton responded to a report of a fire in a residential property in Main Street, Hovingham 3.51pm yesterday (Sunday).

Crews located a small fire in the kitchen that was out on their arrival. The fire to a basket of items that had been left on the hob had been extinguished by the occupants.

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Crews removed the burnt items and made the scene safe. Advice was given to the occupants and the property owner.