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Smoke alarm reminder following Worcester house fire

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Two fire engines from Worcester attended and firefighters in breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire which had broken out in the first floor bedroom of the house. The property was then ventilated to clear the smoke.


No one was injured but an armchair and a wall in the bedroom were damaged in the fire.

Initial investigations into the cause of the fire are linking it to an incense stick left burning in the bedroom.

Station Commander Adrian Moore from H&WFRS said: "Thankfully the occupants at the address noticed the fire fairly quickly and firefighters were at the scene within minutes, preventing any further spread. "

He continued: "The incident highlights two important fire safety messages. Firstly never leave candles, tea lights or incense sticks unattended and make sure they are fully extinguished after use.

"Secondly, ensure you have a working smoke alarm fitted on every floor of your home and get into the habit of testing all alarms on a weekly basis. An early alert from a smoke alarm really can make a huge difference in the event of a fire, minimising the risk of damage, injury or worse."