FIRE crews were called out to a tumble dryer fire in Wantage this morning.

The owner of a house in Highclere Gardens alerted Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue of the fire in his garage, involving a tumble dryer.

A spokesman for the fire service said he was uncertain of the cause of the fire, but no investigation would take place.

Crew manager Matthew John said: “The fire was swiftly dealt with by the fire crews.

“I would urge people not to leave domestic appliances unattended when in use.”