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Heater sparks family house fire

Heater sparks family house fire

Monday 16 July 2018

Heater sparks family house fire

Monday 16 July 2018


Firefighters using breathing apparatus were called to tackle a bedroom blaze in the early hours of this morning after a heater was mistakenly switched on.

The fire occurred in the downstairs bedroom of a family home in Grand Vaux.

A smoke detector fortunately woke up the family, allowing them to safely evacuate the building.

Nine ‘Red Watch’ firefighters in two fire engines then arrived after a 999 call around 04:00 this morning. 

Pictured: The fire happened in the area of Grands Vaux. (Google Maps)

Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus then entered the smoke-logged building to extinguish the fire using a hose reel. A ventilation fan was then used to clear the smoke.

It later emerged that the fire had been caused by a heater that was “accidentally switched on.”

Fire and Rescue Service officials have since described the family as “safe and well.”

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