A house fire in Wrexham was caused by a tumble dryer. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Two fire crews went to the house. The tumble dryer was in a utility room, and smoke filled the whole house.
Firefighters put out the fire quickly. There was heat and smoke damage, but nobody got hurt in the incident.
Last year, firefighters shared dryer safety tips because fires cause damage and disruption, and sometimes, fires cause deaths. They want people to stay safe.
Do not plug too many things into one socket; dryers need their own socket. Look for scorch marks on wires. Never leave dryers running alone because dryers have motors that get hot.
Keep dryers well ventilated, and the vent pipe must stay clear. Clean the filter after you use it and let each drying cycle finish fully, including the cool down, because hot clothes can cause a fire.
If you smell burning, stop using the dryer and get it checked by a professional. Also, people need working smoke alarms, and they should test alarms often to ensure they work.