A pan left on a cooker led to an emergency services call-out in Peel this morning (Thursday).
Fire crews and police were called to a house in Beech Street after reports of smoke pouring from a downstairs window.
Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus established there was no fire and no-one in the property.
Using thermal image equipment, the smoke was traced to a smouldering pan in the kitchen.
High power fans were used to the clear the smoke and the road was closed during the operation.
The fire service has thanked members of the public who raised the alarm by dialling 999.
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