Smoke alarm alerts family to washing machine fire
A family were alerted to a fire in their kitchen thanks to a smoke alarm.
We were called to a two-storey house in Warley Hill, Great Warley yesterday (Friday 4 August) at 2.49pm.
Crews from Brentwood and Basildon attended and found a washing machine alight. They fully extinguished the fire by 3.22pm.
Watch Manager Mark Elsey said: "This incident highlights the importance of having a working smoke alarm on every floor.
"Thanks to the early warning, the family were able to get out safely and call 999.
"Crews extinguished the fire quickly and stopped it from spreading to other rooms. They also cleared the smoke, which had unfortunately affected the rest of the ground floor.
"If you haven't got a smoke alarm, call 0300 303 0088 to arrange a home safety visit."
Have you got smoke alarms?
Smoke alarms are life savers. They will alert you to the first sign of fire, giving everyone in the property the time they need to get out safely call the fire service.
We want to make sure that every single home in Essex has a smoke alarm, so we will visit any home in Essex and fit smoke alarms free of charge.
To arrange your home safety visit, call 0300 303 0088 or complete an online form.
