Smoke alarms alert residents to washing machine fire
Smoke alarms alert residents to washing machine fire
Firefighters are highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms after they raised the alarm to a washing machine fire earlier today.
Crews were called to a house fire in Cedar Grove, Burnham-on-Crouch at 11:33am when residents heard their smoke alarms going off.
On arrival, crews reported that a washing machine was on fire.
Firefighters extinguished the fie by 12:07pm.
Crew Manager Jon Vincent from Burnham-on-Crouch Fire Station said: “This incident really highlights how important it is to have working smoke alarms at home. The residents were alerted to the fire quickly and were able to get out of the house quickly.
“If you or someone you know doesn’t have working smoke alarms at home, did you know we can fit them for free? Please get in touch with our home fire safety team by calling 0300 303 0088 or by visiting www.essex-fire.gov.uk/book.”
Could you be an on-call firefighter?
Firefighters who attended this incident from Burnham-on-Crouch are on-call firefighters, who live or work within 5 minutes of the station and are paid to protect their community.
If you live or work within 5 minutes of an on-call fire station, you could be an on-call firefighter too.
Find out more about the role and how to apply at join.essex-fire.gov.uk/on-call
