Family of four escapes unharmed from kitchen fire in Southminster, Essex, caused by fridge freezer electrical fault; smoke alarm alerts them.

A family of four escaped unharmed from a fire in their kitchen in Southminster, Essex, after a smoke alarm alerted them. The fire started at 2:47 am and Essex Fire and Rescue believe it was caused by an electrical fault in a fridge freezer. Watch Manager Jon Vincent emphasized the importance of working smoke alarms, as they alerted the family to the fire and allowed them to evacuate their home safely.

April 27, 2024
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