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Air fryer fire caused by online cleaning hack


Date: 19th February, 2025

Firefighters from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a property fire on Saturday 15 February which started after an online cleaning hack led to an air fryer catching alight.

Multiple appliances were mobilised to a property in Bournemouth after the activation of the fire alarms caused by the appliance catching alight. On arrival, the crews discovered there had been a fire in a kitchen on the first floor of the building which had already been extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system.

Safe & Well Manager Sarah Moore said “We understand the cause of the fire was from an air fryer.  The occupier had previously cleaned the appliance after seeing a cleaning hack online which resulted in the appliance sparking and catching alight.”

She added “Air fryers are a great way to cook in an energy-efficient way but, like all appliances, care should be taken to use them safely. The manufacturer’s advice for cleaning and maintenance should always be followed to reduce the risk of a fire.”

Here are some of our top safety tips when using an air fryer:

 

For more advice of cooking safety, visit our website www.dwfire.org.uk/kitchen-safety/

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