A house fire in Edmonton, believed to be caused by a tumble dryer, resulted in damage. No injuries were reported.
The fire broke out early Sunday morning and damaged the terraced house. The ground floor suffered severe damage, while the first floor had some fire damage. The authorities believe a dryer caused it.
The London Fire Brigade shared safety tips, emphasizing checking appliances. Don’t ignore strange noises from them, and unplug appliances if you suspect a problem. Contact the manufacturer or a technician if needed.
Register your appliances right away so manufacturers can inform you of issues. Control officers received an alert at 12:34 am, and four engines arrived with 25 firefighters. The incident ended at 2:09 am.
Here are safety steps from the fire brigade: Stop using unsafe appliances immediately and tell the retailer about your concerns. Clean your dryer filter after each use, and avoid overloading sockets by using one plug per socket.
Check the product recall page on gov.uk, and be extra careful with used appliances, ensuring they have safety checks. Verify they aren’t on the recall list, and register new appliances immediately to get safety updates.