Incorrect microwave setting sparks fire alarm in Spilsby

An incorrect setting on a microwave resulted in firefighters being called to Spilsby.

The local crew was alerted just after noon yesterday but the fire was out on arrival in Ancaster Avenue.

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Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue tweeted that the fire involving a quantity of food had burnt itself out and said: “Caused by incorrect setting selected on microwave.”

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