Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Our product safety engineer, Giuseppe Capanna, shared essential safety advice with ITV Meridian viewers after a fire was suspected to be linked to a tumble dryer.

🔥 Last year, over 1,000 accidental fires in England involved white goods. Here are some key tips to reduce the risk in your home:

⚡ Avoid plugging large appliances into extension leads - particularly multiple devices on the same lead.
⚡ Regularly check cables for signs of damage.
⚡ Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every floor of your home.

Learn more: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk