Tumble dryer warning after Kirkby garage fire

A warning has been issued by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue after a tumble drier fire today. (November 7).
The shocking aftermath of the fireThe shocking aftermath of the fire
The shocking aftermath of the fire

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.

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
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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/