Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Bess Park Road, Wadebridge at 04/04/2018 14:50

At 12:02 this afternoon the Critical Control Centre received an emergency call regarding a fire within an industrial premises.

One appliance from Wadebridge, Bodmin and a whole time officer was mobilised to the incident.

Once on scene firefighters discovered one tumble dryer fire that had been extinguished prior to the crews arrival. The tumble dryer was safely removed from the premises.

Electricity is often overlooked as a possible fire hazard. This may be because there is no flame. However, some 28,000 fires in the home are reported each year as being caused by electrical faults, accidents or misuse of electrical equipment.

Did you know the average success rate of an electrical product recall in the UK is just 10-20%. This means that there are potentially millions of recalled electrical items still in UK homes. As most of these products have been recalled because they offer a risk of electric shock or electrical fire, they present a serious risk.

If you have recently brought an electrical appliance make sure you register them at www.registermyappliance.org.uk so you know about any repairs or recalls.
Visit the link below for more information and guidance around electrical fire safety.

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