TWO adults were treated for smoke inhalation after a dishwasher caught fire.

Two fire appliances from Darlington Fire Station were called to an end-terrace house in Blackwell, Darlington, at 8.29am on Monday.

Firefighters were at the scene for half an hour at the home, which suffered slight smoke and fire damage.

A female and male occupant were both treated at the scene by paramedics suffering from the affects of smoke inhalation.