Crews called to bedroom fire in Pagham

Firefighters were called to a bedroom fire in Pagham earlier today (October 18), believed to have been caused by an overheated hairdryer.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Oct 2017, 18:45 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 18:50 BST
Crews were called to the fire earlier today (October 18). Picture: WSFRSCrews were called to the fire earlier today (October 18). Picture: WSFRS
Crews were called to the fire earlier today (October 18). Picture: WSFRS

Crews were called to the fire in Leonara Drive in Pagham, Bognor, at 1.30pm today.

A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We received a call about smoke issuing from the building.

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“Crews from Bognor and Chichester attended. It is believed to have been caused by an overheated hairdryer.

The fire is believed to have been caused by overheated hairdryer. Picture: WSFRSThe fire is believed to have been caused by overheated hairdryer. Picture: WSFRS
The fire is believed to have been caused by overheated hairdryer. Picture: WSFRS

“When a hot appliance is put away in a confined space the heat can’t escape which can create enough heat to cause a slow ignition.

“Please bear this in mind when using electric appliances at home.

“The fire was of accidental ignition and crews left at 2.30pm.”

Related topics:BognorWest Sussex Fire and Rescue Service