The Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning after responding to a fire at a house in Ballasalla.
Two breathing apparatus crew members were deployed and the fire was contained to a bedroom and was quickly extinguished.
The cause is believed to be auto ignition of hot clothes that had been removed from a tumble dryer.
A Fire Service post said: “This can be caused by residual oils left in clothing. It is recommended to allow dryers to finish their full cycle, avoid overloading and regularly clean the lint filter.
“This incident is a timely reminder to everyone, smoke detectors save lives. Please ensure yours are fitted, working, and tested regularly.”