Fire crews tackled a house fire on Aston Grove, Wrexham. The blaze caused significant damage; safety tips issued.
The fire started in the utility room. It housed a tumble dryer, and the room was 100% damaged by fire. Smoke also damaged the entire house.
North Wales Fire and Rescue wants residents to be safe, urging them to use dryers safely and have working smoke alarms. Make sure the smoke alarms work properly.
Steve Houghton wants to help prevent such incidents because fires are awful and cause loss. Alarms give you early fire warning, so watch appliances like dryers closely.
Don’t run dryers when you are away or asleep. He asks everyone to take simple steps, like testing your smoke alarm every week. These steps can help everyone stay safe from fire.
Make a fire escape plan so everyone should know how to escape. If you get out of a fire, stay out.
Do not overload plug sockets because dryers need their socket due to high power needs. Check for scorch marks or burnt wires, and wires must be checked often.
Never leave dryers running if you aren’t there, as dryers have motors that get hot. The parts move really quickly, too.
Keep your dryer well ventilated always by checking your vent pipe.The pipe can’t be blocked or crushed, so always check often.
Always clean the dryer filter after each use, ensuring each drying cycle fully finishes, including the cool down part. Hot clothes after drying mean stop and investigate.
If you smell burning, stop using your dryer right away. If clothes feel hot, do not use it until you get a professional to check it out soon.