Firefighters were called to a house in Ramsey following reports of a smell of burning.

Crews from Ramsey, Laxey and Douglas fire stations were mobilised to the home on Fairfield Avenue at just before 2.20pm this afternoon (Sunday).

Using thermal image camera equipment, the cause of the burning smell was quickly identified as hot embers from the flue of a wood burning stove.

Minimal smoke logging was confined to the immediate area. Crews extinguished the fire and made the area safe.

They were at the scene for about 45 minutes.

Fire chiefs have issued safety advice about the use of wood burning stoves.

Only dry and well-seasoned wood should be used. Wet or newly felled wood can cause tar or creosote to form in the chimney.

If the creosote is not removed through yearly cleaning, there is a significant danger of the creosote igniting and causing a chimney fire.