Curling tongs cause bedroom fire
Crews were called to the property in Lime Walk, Chelmsford, yesterday evening (Saturday 19 November) after a passerby noticed smoke coming from inside and called 999.
On arrival, firefighters forced their way in and found a fire in the first-floor bedroom. They quickly worked to surround the fire and extinguish it.
Crews also discovered a dog in the house which they safely rescued.
Watch Manager Simon Beardsley, Chelmsford Fire Station, said: