Date: 23rd January, 2022
Time: 00:45
Description: Firefighters from Sherborne Fire Station were called to a household where an electric blanket had caught fire. Crews extinguished the fire using 2 breathing apparatus, 1 hose reel jet, 1 safety jet and positive pressure ventilation. Fortunately no one was harmed. See our safety information below: Electric blankets
- When buying an electric blanket, go to a reputable retailer and make sure the product meets the current UK and European safety standards – for example, BEAB Approved.
- Always read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
- Never use a hot water bottle in the same bed as an electric blanket, even if the blanket is switched off.
- Unplug blankets before you get into bed unless they have a thermostat control for safe all-night use.
- When storing an electric blanket, don’t fold it as this may damage the internal wiring. Store flat or rolled up.
- Examine the blanket regularly for signs of wear and tear – for example, worn or frayed fabric, scorch marks, wires poking through the material, any damage to the flex. If you find an issue, get the blanket replaced.
Location: Pageant Drive, Sherborne, UK
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