The fire occurred in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, with firefighters spending two hours making the scene safe.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has issued the pictures as a warning to everyone who owns one.
The fire service said on social media:
“This was the scene that crews from Llanelli, Port Talbot and Kidwelly Fire Stations had to deal with recently following a devastating property fire caused by a tumble dryer in Burry Port.
“As you’ll see from these images, the property’s kitchen was completely destroyed by fire.”
It is warning people to never leave appliances unattended, not to turn them on before leaving the house or going to bed.
It’s also urging people not to overload a tumble dryer or put items in which have been used to soak up flammable liquids like cooking oil, and not to 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”.
Paul Kay, head of fire safety for Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said:
“A fire can be devastating for all involved – causing damage and disruption and in the worst cases, loss of life.
“We’re appealing to residents to follow some simple steps we should all be taking when using our tumble dryers to help everyone stay safe.
“Most importantly of all – make sure you have a working smoke alarm and test it regularly – we recommend once a week.
“You should also ensure you have an escape plan for you and your family should a fire occur – and once you’re out of the house, you should always stay out, and never go back in.
“The most important thing is for all residents to follow our safety advice when using all tumble dryers.”
[Lead image: Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service]
