Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

A38,Cardinham, Bodmin at 04/05/2017 22:15

Two appliances from Bodmin Community Fire Station, and One appliance from Lostwithiel Community Fire Station responded to this incident. On arrival a basement fire was discovered. Firefighters used six breathing apparatus sets and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. The fire was caused by a tumble dryer and has been classified as accidental.

The family were alerted by a working smoke alarm system, and evacuated the property.

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Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-homepage/keeping-safe/fire-safety/fire-safety-at-home/detection-and-equipment/smoke-alarms/installing-and-maintaining-smoke-alarms/