TWO dogs were rescued from being stuck inside their smoke-filled home as clothes left on top of a hob caught fire.

Firefighters were sent to rescue the pooches when neighbours heard the smoke alarm roaring from outside the house in Hilton Road, Banbury.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were able to get a key from the neighbours and easily get in to the home to put out the kitchen fire.

It happened on Sunday, May 27, about 5.36pm.

The service said after rescuing both dogs trapped inside, it could then extinguish the small fire caused by clothes being left on the cooker hob.

Both dogs were treated on the scene for sever smoke inhalation and given Oxygen Therapy using new masks.

The animal oxygen masks were donated by the 'Smokey Paws' charity and have been placed on specific fire engines to provide cats and dogs of different sizes oxygen after being rescued.

Crew manager Staveley said: "Thankfully the property had working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms fitted on all levels of the home. 

"This led to the quick detection of the developing fire and allowed the neighbours to call the Fire Service. 

"Incidents such as this highlight the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home.

"Additionally, by having the donated animal masks on the appliances we were able to provide the best level of care and support to the animals we were able to rescue."