Washing machine fire in Chequer Lane in Ash prompts alarm advice
00:00, 15 February 2016
updated: 12:24, 15 February 2016
Firefighters are urging residents to ensure their fire alarms are working after a close call in Ash, this morning.
Two appliances from Deal attended a fire involving a washing machine in Chequer Lane, at 10.37am.
The homeowners were alerted to the smoking appliance after their fire alarms sounded.
A spokesman said: “There was a small electrical problem with the machine.
“It was smoking. We removed it and put it outside.
“This is a good time to remind people to make sure they have fire alarms and that they are working.”
Call 0800 923 7000 for fire advice.
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