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Article: Warning over tumble dryers
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- Sentinel, The (Stoke-on-Trent UK)
- Article date:
- March 19, 2008
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Firefighters are urging people to take extra safety precautions
following a series of incidents involving electrical appliances.
The fires have taken place in the Newcastle area over the past
few weeks, and have mainly involved tumble dryers.
Mark Hammersley, from Newcastle risk reduction, said: "We've had
a spate of fires, and are urging people to take extra care of their
appliances.
"Members of the public should ensure tumble dryer filters are ...