Firefighters were called out to a house in Douglas yesterday after a halogen heater set fire to a carpet.
The incident happened shortly after 1.30am at a house in Mountain View.
Firefighters put out the blaze which had taken hold in the living room, and ventilated the building which suffered extensive smoke damage.
The householder was taken to Noble's Hospital suffering the effects of smoke inhalation, and was kept in overnight for observation.
Police appeal after Manx stone wall damaged
Police in the north of the Island are appealing for information after a car hit a stone wall.
MHK wants to see all private healthcare reports
An MHK has asked the Health and Social Care Minister to publish reports on the hospital’s private patient wing and services.
Let’s make Hop Tu Naa a boo-tiful night for all, say police
Police are reminding parents to know what their children are up to this Hop Tu Naa.
Hose under the hammer, your chance to drive home a real fire engine!
Fancy driving home a fire engine this weekend?
Event to celebrate women in farming
The Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture is inviting people to an event celebrating women in farming.
Engineers confirm source of gas smell in Ramsey
Reports of a gas smell in Ramsey yesterday prompted engineers to carry out emergency works.
MHK questions if Island phones will get national warning alert
Will Island residents receive a test national warning alarm on their phones?
Trainee officers take on 40 mile kayak mission
Student constables will tackle a 40-mile kayak challenge this weekend for charity.
