Isle of Man apartment block evacuated during toaster fire
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An Isle of Man fire official said one person was taken to hospital
An apartment block in Douglas was evacuated after a fire started in a toaster on the third floor.
Firefighters were called to the seven-storey building on Queen's Promenade at about 10:30 GMT.
A spokesman for Island of Man Fire and Rescue Service praised "quick-thinking neighbours" who helped a resident with mobility problems to safety.
There were no injuries, although one person was taken to hospital as a precaution.