Fire crews from Acomb, York and Huntington responded to reports of a fire at someone’s home yesterday evening (Wednesday).
They were called to the property in East Lane, Shipton By Beningbrough at 5.23pm.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On arrival crews confirmed a small fire had occurred in the microwave.
“The fire was out on their arrival. Crews ventilated the property only.”
The damage was limited to the microwave.