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flag A malfunctioning tumble dryer caused a fire at a UK restaurant, leading to its indefinite closure.

flag A fire at Meadow Croft Kitchen in Battlesbridge, Essex, caused by a malfunctioning tumble dryer, has forced the restaurant to close indefinitely. flag The blaze, reported Monday night at 8:41 p.m., led to heavy smoke damage in the kitchen corridor. flag Fire crews from Wickford and Rayleigh Weir extinguished the fire by 10:08 p.m. and ventilated the building. flag No injuries were reported. flag The garden centre’s other attractions, including the German Christmas Market and mini golf course, remain open. flag The restaurant, which opened in September 2023, is managed by a family business that apologized for the disruption. flag Essex County Fire and Rescue urged the public to maintain tumble dryer safety by cleaning filters, avoiding overloading sockets, and registering appliances for recalls.

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