A vape which was on charge is believed to have caused a fire in Eastbourne today, 24 September 2024.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to Greenway at 9.28am.
Four fire engines attended the scene after smoke was spotted coming out of windows and the chimney.
A dog was rescued by crews who put the fire out using hose reel and breathing apparatus.
Safety reminder for electrical appliances
* Always buy from reputable retailers and replace them if they appear to be faulty
* Only charge items or devices when you are awake and in your home so you can react quickly if there's a problem
* Switch them off at night - unless they are designed to be left on, like freezers
* Anything made of metal, or has a metallic finish or parts shouldn't go into a microwave
* Keep them dry - this includes plugs and sockets, not a good idea to put a vase of flowers on top of the TV, for example
Read more at: www.esfrs.org/electrical-fire-safety