Tumble dryer warning after Kirkby garage fire

By Danielle Andrews
Published 7th Nov 2019, 15:58 BST
The shocking aftermath of the fireThe shocking aftermath of the fire
The shocking aftermath of the fire
A warning has been issued by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue after a tumble drier fire today. (November 7).

Just before midday today, both appliances from Ashfield Fire Station responded to a fire in Kirkby.

On arrival a garage was found to be on fire.

A hose reel, thermal imaging camera and breaking in gear was used to extinguish the fire.

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The cause of the fire was a tumble drierThe cause of the fire was a tumble drier
The cause of the fire was a tumble drier

The cause of the fire was found to be a tumble dryer, and the fire service has released these images to warn others of what could happen when tumble dryers are left unattended.

For tumble dryer safety advice see: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/