FIREFIGHTERS attended an incident in Poole yesterday afternoon after a tumble dryer caught fire.

Three stations were called to the incident on Lagland Street at 5.16pm yesterday after reports of a fire in an outbuilding.

A Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters found a fire on the ground floor of an outbuilding adjoined to a main building used for tumble dryers and storage.

Bournemouth Echo: Crews respond to tumble dryer fire on Lagland Street. Photo: Shaun Lee/SRL PhotographyCrews respond to tumble dryer fire on Lagland Street. Photo: Shaun Lee/SRL Photography

“The fire was extinguished by six breathing apparatus wearers using hose reel jets. The stop came at 6.15pm.”

Last night, Poole Police asked people to avoid the area until 7.30pm. 

A fire investigation was carried out and it was concluded that the cause of the fire was accidental and caused by overheated items inside the machine.