Blaze Breaks Out in Strood Garden Shed! Firefighters raced to Eustace Crescent in Strood, Rochester, after a garden shed caught fire. Kent Fire and Rescue Service quickly deployed two engines and doused the flames using hose reel jets.
Fire Tied to Faulty Tumble Dryer
The fire is believed to have started accidentally from a tumble dryer inside the shed. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident.
Firefighters Issue Vital Safety Warning
Crews are urging everyone to keep electrical appliances in good nick. “Never leave appliances running overnight or when you’re out,” they warn. Regularly clean your tumble dryer filters and register your appliances to prevent dangerous fluff build-up that could spark a fire.