Release date: 3 August 2023
Firefighters are prompting locals to guarantee they have working smoke detector in their residential or commercial properties following a fire which broke out on Tuesday night.
Crews from Worthing Fire Station reacted to a fire at Castle Road in Tarring where smoke detector had actually been removed due to embellishing within the property.
The fire is thought to have actually been begun mistakenly after a lively dog leapt up and changed the kitchen area hob on, which had actually combustible products kept on top, while its owners were out. Luckily the dog got away unhurt.
Worthing Station Manager Chris Bowles said: “We comprehend that there are times, especially throughout remodellings, when smoke detector are not able to be connected to the ceiling. However, in these circumstances I would advise individuals to keep battery-operated alarms on each level of their property to find a fire circumstance must one take place.
“Statistics reveal that you are 4 times most likely to pass away in a fire in the home if there is no working smoke detector, so to state it’s a life-saving tool is no understatement.
“It is always a good idea to turn electrical items off at the switch when not in use too, especially when leaving the house, to avoid any accidents or electrical fires.”
In a fire circumstance, please constantly keep in mind to go out, avoid and call 999.
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