Tumble dryer causes major blaze at village home

Firefighters from Lewes responded to a blaze caused by a tumble dryer at a property in Pound Lane, Laughton, shortly after 10pm yesterday (Wednesday, January 3).

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Jan 2018, 11:46 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 23:03 BST

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has issued safety advice

On arrival, crews confirmed the building was well alight. The fire affected the first floor, ground floor and roof space. The flames also affected an adjacent building.

Crews used breathing apparatus, a hose reel and compressed air foam. The gas and electricity supplies were isolated. A home safety visit was carried out along with a fire investigation.

Watch Manager, Lewes, Steve Deakin, said: “Our advice regarding tumble dryers is that they should not be used when you are sleeping or when you leave the premises.

“Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment when you leave the property or go to bed and for more information on registering your appliances so you are able to be contacted should any issues arise, please see our website [www.esfrs.org] for further details.”

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