Congleton: Firefighters quickly deal with washing machine fault
By Tom Avery
6th May 2020 | Local News
Firefighters were called to a Congleton property after being notified of smoke coming from a washing machine.
At around 1.50pm today (6th May) firefighters were called to Poplar Close, Congleton.
Two fire engines attended, one from Congleton and one from Holmes Chapel.
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "On arrival the crew discovered that it was a small amount of smoke that was confined to the kitchen.
"Firefighters made the washing machine safe and were in attendance for nearly half-an-hour.
"The smoke is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault in the washing machine."
For washing machine fire safety advice visit Cheshire Fire's website.
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