Smoke alarm alerts neighbours to toaster fire
Crews were called to a house in Waltham Abbey after a neighbour heard the smoke alarm and called 999.
On arrival firefighters reported smoke was coming from the kitchen window and a woman was just inside the door. Firefighters quickly led the woman to safety and entered the property.
Crews tackled the fire, which has started after a toaster caught fire, and then cleared the property of smoke.
Temporary Crew Manager Dan Pond said:
"Although the resident was at home during the time of the incident, she froze through shock when she saw the fire.
"Thankfully she had working smoke alarms, which the neighbours heard and then called 999. If it hadn't been for the neighbours taking action after hearing the alarms this could have been a very different outcome.
"Our advice is clear - smoke alarms save lives and it's so important you have at least one working alarm on each level of your home."
We want to make sure that every single home in Essex has a smoke alarm, so we will visit any home in Essex and fit smoke alarms completely free of charge. To arrange your home safety visit please call 0300 303 0088 or complete an online form.
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