Firefighters were called to a tumble dryer blaze on the day household fire safety was discussed on the House of Keys.
Ramsey fire crews were called out at 10.30pm on Tuesday to a house in Ellan Park after a tumble dryer caught fire.
The blaze was confined to the garage and officers spent an hour at the scene putting it out.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse had asked Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey how many fires have been caused by domestic appliances earlier that day.
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Weather warning for snow tonight
A yellow weather warning about more freezing weather will come into force later.
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
An MHK will raise the issue of safety outside a primary school in the south of the Island next week.
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Two Steam Packet Company sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
As tourism business owner has suggested the Isle of Man hold a huge event to mark Sir Barry Gibb's 80th birthday this year.
Warning issued over icy roads
Ice and frost is causing havoc on the Island's roads this morning.
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night
The Island's Met Office has issued another weather warning for snow and sleet over the weekend.
Mountain Road unlikely to open before Monday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is unlikely to open this weekend.
