At 6.25pm on Tuesday, January 7th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews from Pontarddulais and Gorseinon Fire Stations responded to an incident at Ffordd Cambria in Pontarddulais.
Crews responded to a tumble dryer fire, the property’s occupier had removed the appliance from the property prior to the arrival of the Fire and Rescue Service crews.
Crews utilised one hose reel jet, one ladder and one thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. The appliance was completely destroyed by fire, thankfully, no casualties were injured. Crews left the scene at 7.04pm.
Following the fire, MAWWFRS issued the following statement:
“Never leave appliances unattended – don’t turn your tumble dryer on before you leave the house or go to bed. Tumble dryers contain powerful motors with fast-moving parts that get very hot.
“Don’t overload your tumble dryer or put in items that have been used to soak up flammable liquids including cooking oil.
“Don’t ignore warning signs – if you can smell burning or have clothes that feel hotter at the end of the cycle, have your appliance checked by a professional.”
More information on white goods safety can be found on the MAWWFRS website.
[Lead image: Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service]
