Dog treated by Sleaford firefighters for smoke inhalation after toaster sets fire to clothing

A dog needed oxygen to overcome inhaling smoke after someone accidentally set fire to their clothing while using the toaster at a property in Sleaford on Saturday morning.

A Sleaford fire crew was called to Jubilee Grove at 8.15am when clothes overhanging a toaster caught fire while it was in use.

The crash happened on Princes Driveplaceholder image
The crash happened on Princes Drive

The occupant of the property removed the clothing and turned off the toaster while the crew camped down with a hose, according to the fire service.

Crew members administered oxygen to a dog affected by the smoke and it made a full recovery.

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