Date: 20th March, 2023
Time: 11,03am
Description: Sandford, Wareham - a Poole fire crew (which was covering Wareham fire station) and a Wareham fire crew were mobilised to a report of smoke coming from a tumble dryer at a property on Tamlin Street in Sandford. During the call it was confirmed that the occupant and several pets were able to leave safely. The fire was confined to the tumble dryer and was out prior to the arrival of crews and firefighters removed the appliance from the property and carried out a Safe & Well visit to help with the occupant's safety. General fire safety for using tumble dryers includes:
- remove lint from the trap regularly
- use one dedicated socket for the tumble dryer
- do not cover the vent or any other opening
- ensure the vent pipe is free from kinks
- do not leave a dryer running when you're asleep or when leaving the house
- don't overfill the drum
- don't dry anything with oil on it (eg. a rag used to clean up an oily spillage)
- clean the heat exchanger regularly
Location: Tamlin Street, Sandford, Wareham, UK