Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Henver Road, Newquay at 22/08/2017 10:34

Two fire appliances from Newquay Community Fire Station are in attendance at a fire in a two-storey house. The fire is on the ground floor and firefighters, some wearing breathing apparatus, are using two horsereels and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire.

Update 1120hrs: The property measures 12 metres by 12 metres and the fire involved a tumble dryer on the ground floor. Firefighters have extinguished the fire and are now ventilating to remove the smoke from the building.

Update 1200hrs: Fire crews have completed clearing the smoke from the building and ensuring that the fire is fully extinguished. The cause of the fire is accidental.

Fire Safety:
Fires can occur in electrical items in the home, such as washing machines and tumble dryers. It is important that they are properly maintained and kept clean. Sometimes machines are recalled that might be faulty, so it is important to register your machine with the manufacturer. For further information and advice, please follow the link below.

Related item: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-homepage/keeping-safe/fire-safety/fire-safety-at-home/prevent-a-fire-in-your-home/washing-machines-and-tumble-dryers/