Warning after bedroom fire in Poole

Fire crews dealt with a blaze at a house in Poole yesterday, believed to have been the result of a candle left burning in a bedroom.

No-one was injured but damage to the property in Wroxham Road was "substantial."

Station Manager at Redhill Park, Dave Graham, said: "At this time of year candles are lovely to have around the home but please make sure they are fully extinguished before leaving them."

He also reminded homeowners not to take batteries out of smoke alarms to put them into toys or other presents over the Christmas period.

Comments(12)

MPK83i says...
9:25am Sun 23 Dec 12

How many times do people need to be told before it sinks in. Idiots.

BIGTONE says...
9:37am Sun 23 Dec 12

MPK83i wrote:
How many times do people need to be told before it sinks in. Idiots.
Permanetly.

BIGTONE says...
9:38am Sun 23 Dec 12

Permanently

ashleycross says...
9:48am Sun 23 Dec 12

I don't believe candles are responsible for fires, I think drinking at home is.

l'anglais says...
11:14am Sun 23 Dec 12

Phone Pete for advice

djkent says...
12:53pm Sun 23 Dec 12

stupid people

Holes Bay Curve says...
1:16pm Sun 23 Dec 12

With modern battery powered LED night lights that are cheaper to use, there really is no need for candles in this day and age - they should be banned.

APC303 says...
3:59pm Sun 23 Dec 12

Holes Bay Curve wrote:
With modern battery powered LED night lights that are cheaper to use, there really is no need for candles in this day and age - they should be banned.
lol ban candles

i'd love to have a led-lit romantic dinner with my wife. or wire up a birthday cake with bulbs.

Couchy125 says...
4:47pm Sun 23 Dec 12

Start giving people the bill for the attendance of the Emergency service's. that will make them sit up and take note. Total madness.

portia6 says...
4:55pm Sun 23 Dec 12

Strike a light what a plight!

Curly Jefferson says...
5:56pm Sun 23 Dec 12

These comments are getting on my wick!

billd766 says...
1:32am Mon 24 Dec 12

What a (s)candle.

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