Firefighters rushed to a house fire that was caused by a tumble drier.
Parts of the ground floor of a detached house on Crescent Road in New Barnet was destroyed after a fire broke out on Saturday (September 18) near to 10pm.
According to the London Fire Brigade, the fire was accidental and involved a tumble drier.
Two fire engines and 10 firefighters from Barnet and Southgate fire stations attended, and the fire was under control by 10.45pm.
Now the brigade has issued a reminder on how to prevent a similar situation.
A spokesperson said: “If your white goods start making a strange noise, don’t ignore it. If you think there’s a problem always unplug it and contact the manufacturer or a qualified repair technician.
"Most fires where white goods are the source of ignition are not down to anything you have done – so always make sure you register your appliances as you’ll be informed if any issues are identified with the product you’ve bought."
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