Blaze in kitchen of Leeds home after dishwasher catches fire

A blaze broke out in the kitchen of a home in Leeds.

Firefighters were called to High Ash Mount, in Alwoodley, at about 2.45pm today (Thursday).

High Ash Mount, Alwoodley, Leeds. Picture: Google.placeholder image
High Ash Mount, Alwoodley, Leeds. Picture: Google.

A dishwasher inside the kitchen in the property had caught fire, and crews extinguished the flames using four breathing apparatus, two hose reels and ventilation fans.

Smoke detectors did not activate in the home, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

Two crews attended the incident.

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