FIREFIGHTERS were scrambled to tackle a small kitchen fire this morning after a tub of hot chocolate was left on a hot ceramic hob.
Two crews were called out to tackle the flames at the home in Townsend Square, off Donnington Bridge Road in Iffley, Oxford.
It happened shortly before 1am.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the tub of granules had caused large amounts of 'toxic smoke' that had to be cleared from the property.
A neighbouring resident was treated at the scene having inhaled the smoke.
Crew Manager Nik Brown said “This is a timely reminder not to store anything on the hob as they can ignite combustible materials very easily creating toxic fumes.
"This is especially important with ceramic hobs as it is not always immediately obvious when a ring is switched on.
"The smoke detector was instrumental in alerting the resident of the fire and allowed for an early evacuation."
The fire is being treated as accidental.
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