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Fire crews battle blaze in Harden Road in Lydd caused by an electric blanket
18:03, 27 February 2021
updated: 18:10, 27 February 2021
A woman has been treated for smoke inhalation after an electric blanket caught fire at a house in Romney Marsh.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Harden Road in Lydd just after 5.15pm after the blaze took hold in an upstairs bedroom.
Three fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to extinguish a fire before using a high pressure fan to clear the home of smoke.
One woman was given oxygen as a precaution for smoke inhalation before being passed into the care of paramedics.
It's believed the fire started accidentally when an electric blanket caught alight.
Following the incident, crews are reminding people to use electric blankets with caution.
Users should regularly check for scorch marks or fraying as well as damage to the wiring or leads.
It's best not to use a blanket that is more than 10-years-old and they should be switched before going to sleep.
