Today (May 8) Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly before 12:30pm to a fire in a house that started in a tumble dryer in Earls Barton.
Crews from Wellingborough and Rushden arrived at the property to find the tumble dryer on fire, and the property full of smoke.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose-reel jets to put out the fire and removed the effected tumble dryer from the house.
The utility room was significantly damaged, but the homeowner had kept the door closed, which meant the fire was confined to the room and prevented its spread to the rest of the house.
This incident highlights how important it is to keep your doors closed in your house, particularly in rooms where there are appliances.
In this case, it is believed that the fire started due to a faulty appliance, but it is worth remembering the following safety advice:
- Do not put rags or materials into your tumble dryer if they have been used to soak up flammable liquids
- Remove the lint (fluff) from the filter after every load of clothes you dry
- Never cover any vents
- Ensure the vent pipe is free of kinks and is not being crushed in any way
- Register your appliance by visiting registermyappliance.org.uk
*These photos have been shared with permission from the homeowner*
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