Dublin Fire Brigade are appealing for the public to follow fire safety advice after extinguishing a shed fire in Kilbarrack yesterday.
The shed contained a washing machine as well as a dryer . The firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the main house, but cautioned people to be vigilant of fire around electrical appliances.
“Fit a smoke alarm in the room or area where a washing machine or a dryer is located. Plug high energy items directly in to a wall socket, do not use an adaptor and never use these appliances after you go to bed or leave the house,” Dublin Fire Brigade wrote on Twitter.
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They also recommended following user maintenance guidelines for household machinery at all times. Dublin Fire Brigade also confirmed that the cause of the blaze was not yet clear.
A recent annual report revealed that the fire brigade received over 200,000 emergency calls in 2021, with over 38,000 of these calls relating to fire emergencies. Chief fire officer Dennis Keeley praised all operational and support staff for their efforts to keep Dublin safe in a statement. A total of 50 live rescues from fire were reported last year.
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