Warning to check electrical appliances after Hove fire

Two fire crews were called to a flat fire in Church Road at 6.21pm yesterday (April 24), following reports of a fire within an electrical intake.

No action was taken by crews and the incident was left in the hands of UK Power Networks, as the fire was out on arrival, but East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has issued guidance on keeping electrics safe.

The fire service said: “Electrical appliances, plugs and cables that are old or poorly wired can be a real danger.

“Just because there’s no flame does not mean there’s no fire risk.

“Find out what to check for to ensure your appliances don’t put you, your family or housemates at risk from fire.

“Electric cooking appliances are the biggest cause of accidental dwelling fires in England.

“Fire Statistics, UK 2007 reported that nearly 14,000 fires started due to ‘electric cookers’, ‘microwave cookers’ or ‘other electric cooking appliances’.

“There are steps you can take within the home to avoid an electrical fires.”

Find out more about electrical intake safety, here.