Tumble dryer review launched after homes across North Wales damaged in fires
Fire chiefs want to establish if there is 'any correlation' after a spate of blazes
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is now reviewing the fires, to see if there is "any correlation", although no trend has been established yet. Paul Kay, head of fire safety for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: ?A fire can be devastating for all involved - causing damage and disruption and in the worst cases, loss of life.
?We?re appealing to residents to follow some simple steps we should all be taking when using our tumble dryers to help everyone stay safe. Most importantly of all ? make sure you have a
working smoke alarm and test it regularly ? we recommend once a week.
?You should also ensure you have an
escape plan for you and your family should a fire occur ? and once you're out of the house, you should always stay out, and never go back in. No trend had been identified as yet with make / models - the most important thing is for all residents to follow our safety advice when using all tumble dryers.
Don't leave appliances unattended ? don't turn the tumble dryer on before you leave the house or go to bed. Tumble dryers contain powerful motors with fast moving parts that can get very hot. Keep your dryer well ventilated, make sure the vent pipe is kink free and not blocked or crushed in any way.
Tumble dryer dos and donts
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Six tumble dryer fires in seven weekshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c97z17e66qxo