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Firefighters Warn Residents After Accidental Kitchen Blaze In Bexhill

Crews are targeting local residents in the Bexhill area today after an accidental blaze last night (Monday).

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a flat in St Leonards Road, at around 7.11pm.

A spokesperson said:

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel jet to tackle the fire and a Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan was used to clear smoke from the building.

"A smoke alarm went off, which raised the alarm for the resident.

"The cause of the kitchen fire was found to be accidental.

"However, quite often kitchen fires can be avoided if careful steps are taken to stay safe when cooking, with distraction being one of the biggest causes of a fire."

Firefighters said more than half of accidental fires at home start in the kitchen.

Today (Tuesday), crews are engaging with local residents in the area to increase fire safety awareness.

For tips on how to keep your home safe, visit the ESFRS Safer Homes page.

 

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