Warming cabinet causes fire at house in Copper Beach View, Tonbridge
15:20, 23 November 2014
Crews tackle house fire in Tonbridge.
Two pumps were sent to Copper Beach View at 9am today after the lid of a warming cabinet caught alight.
The unit had been turned on accidentally and left overnight, causing the wooden top to ignite.
Firefighters detached the cover and took it outside to be extinguished. They left the scene at around 9.30am.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has warned people to unplug any electrical equipment which doesn't need to be left on before going to bed.
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