Firefighters were called to a fire in Devizes yesterday, after the homeowner fell asleep while cooking.
The incident took place in the afternoon, and a pressure fan was used to clear the premises.
Posting on Facebook, Devizes Fire Station wrote: "We were called out to reports of a person's reported house fire on Bridewell Street this afternoon. On arrival the occupier had got out of the premises, but there was still alot of smoke present.
"The smoke was caused from cooking on the hob after the occupant had fallen asleep."
A smoke alarm was fitted and safety advice as also given.
This morning (June 22) firefighters were again called to action, after a domestic smoke alarm activation on West View Crescent.
The defective alarm was replaced.
Devizes Fire Station added: "Parking around West View Crescent made it difficult for is to get around, so please think before you park your car at night. We would hate our arrival (or that of the ambulance) to be slowed because of your parking."
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