Firefighters were called out yesterday after embers from a wood burner sparked a blaze in Ramsey.
The incident happened shortly before 2.30pm in Fairfield Avenue when householders reported smelling smoke.
Crews from Ramsey, Laxey and Douglas responded, and used thermal imaging cameras to pinpoint the cause in the stove's flue.
The Fire and Rescue Service spent 45 minutes putting out the fire and making sure the property was safe - it suffered only minor smoke damage.
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Manx resident caught-up in Georgian protests
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Hebridean Sky cruise ship arrives today
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Number of children who committed crimes after police intervention not known, says MHK
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Biker seriously injured after van pulled out, Court hears
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Tynwald Day and rehearsal road closures announced
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