One person had to be treated for smoke inhalation due to a kitchen fire in Bridport.
Two fire engines were called to a property on Dibdin View, in Bridport at 8.03pm.
A tea towel left on a cooker hob had caught fire.
Neighbours were alerted by working smoke alarms and raised the alarm.
One person was treated for smoke inhalation by the ambulance service.
A spokesperson for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 8.03pm yesterday with reports of a property fire on Dibdin View, Bridport.
"Two fire engines from Bridport were mobilised and on arrival found there had been a small kitchen fire involving a tea towel left on a cooker hob.
"The fire was out on the arrival of the crews. They isolated the gas supply to the cooker and the stop was in at 8.33pm."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here