243 08 25 – Dishwasher Fires (August 2025)

Date of Request

07/08/25

Request

Good afternoon,

I would like to have asked if there are many house fires,as a result of leaving the dishwasher going  at bedtime .I frequently tell my daughter  not to do it.

With best wishes.

Response

Good Afternoon

Thank you for your request for incident information which has been received by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Service) and considered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

The Service can advise that the information is held and is as per the attached document.

If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Information Governance and Committee Services on tel: 0345 122 4454 or by e-mail informationrequests@hwfire.org.uk

In any such communication please include the reference number assigned (see above).

Should you have any queries regarding the management of your request and wish to make either a complaint or request a review of the information disclosed to you, please do so by using Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s complaints system: Comments and Complaints.

Further information on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service may be viewed at the Service’s website: www.hwfire.org.uk

Kind regards,

Information Governance Team

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