Crews tackle house fire in York

York firefighters were called to a fire in a house in Acomb this lunchtime (Friday).

Crews from York and Acomb were called out at 12.57pm to James Backhouse Place.

The fire was in the kitchen.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “The fire caused 25% fire damage to to the kitchen and smoke damage throughout the property.

“Crews used breathing apparatus, hose reel jet and positive pressure ventilation fan.”

The cause is believed to be a fault in a washing machine.