Fire caused by electric blanket

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AFTER an electric blanked burst into flames, firefighters are warning people to have them regularly checked.

Two crew members from Bridlington Fire Station had to use breathing apparatus to tackle the fire at a flat in Windsor Crescent, Bridlington, around 6.15am last Friday.

No-one was injured but the flat was severely smoke logged, which needed clearing with a ventilation fan.

Glen Ramsden, spokesman for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Smoke from electric blanket fires is particularly toxic and dangerous.

"We advise people to make sure they are using them in accordance with manufacturers instructions and that they have them checked at least once a year.

"Ideally they should be replaced every two to three years to be on the safe side."

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I think my power strip could save lives, cutting off power to the electric blanket and preventing that toxic smoke.