Fire crews have extinguished a garage fire in Maldon, believed to have been caused by a tumble dryer.
What Happened?
The homeowners had been out %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, and upon returning, they saw smoke coming from their garage. After investigating, they discovered that their tumble dryer was on %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%.
Firefighters acted swiftly to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading into the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%%.
Fire Service Statement
Watch Manager Nick Trice praised the homeowners for their quick thinking:
“Thankfully, the occupants had closed the internal door, which prevented most of the smoke from getting into the house and stopped the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% from spreading.
While the exact cause of the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% remains uncertain, it is suspected that heat buildup or a possible fault in the tumble dryer may have triggered the blaze.
Fire Safety Warning
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued important safety %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% for tumble dryer users:
Remove items immediately after drying
Shake out clothes to help them cool faster
Regularly clean the lint filter to prevent blockages
Never leave tumble dryers %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% unattended
What's Next?
Authorities are reminding residents to follow safety guidelines to prevent similar fires in the future.
For fire safety tips or to book a home fire safety visit, contact %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% County Fire and Rescue Service or visit their website.
More updates will follow if further investigations reveal a specific cause for the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%.
