Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe accidentally burned down a friend's cottage, after helping her with some DIY.

The 58-year-old was treating crown moulding with linseed oil at the property in Vermont, when she decided to take a break.

However, she had left a rag soaked in the highly-flammable oil inside the cottage, which later spontaneously combusted.

Oops: Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe accidentally burned down a friend's cottage in Vermont, after helping her with some DIY

According to TMZ, Debbie - who was luckily in the main house at the time - did not realise the fire had broken out, as she could not hear anything due to the wind.

Her friend was reportedly just 'grateful' that she was not hurt in the accident at the cottage, which dated back to 1937.

Linseed oil, which is used to create a glossy finish on wood, easily oxidises, letting off heat during the process - which can lead to spontaneous combustion.

Unhurt: Debbie, the mother of Paris Jackson, was helping the owner treat crown moulding with linseed oil when the accident happened

Debbie, who is mother to Prince and Paris Jackson, has had a difficult time of late, recently undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The former nurse described daughter Paris, 19, as being her 'rock' during the treatment.

Debbie, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer, told ET: 'She's my rock, she's amazing. She's been with me the whole time.

Unaware: Debbie - who was luckily in the main house at the time - reportedly did not realise the fire had broken out

'She was there. First phone call, [it] took her 30 seconds [to reach out] when she found out.'

Paris shared a picture of Debbie - who was married to the King of Pop from 1996 to 1999 - on Instagram after she completed her chemotherapy treatment in January.

Praising her mother, who is pictured holding a 'Chemo Done' sign, she captioned the snap with the words: 'My badass mom, kickin butt n takin names. ain't she f***in fabulous????'

Difficult time: The former nurse has had a difficult time of late, recently undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer