Serious damage has been caused to a house in Ferndown after a tumble dryer caught fire.
Twenty firefighters from Ferndown, Redhill Park, Poole and Ringwood attended the blaze Petwyn Close near Trickett’s Cross.
Once they arrived on scene just after midday, firefighters found the fire had spread from the ground floor to the first floor of a terraced house.
Crews used four sets of breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets as well as other firefighting equipment to bring the fire under control. Unfortunately, the entire ground floor and some of the first floor has been badly damaged by fire, heat and smoke.
Thankfully all residents escaped the property unharmed, but sadly a pet cat lost its life.
Station Manager Dan Perrett, who attended the incident said: “We believe the cause of this fire to have been a tumble dryer in the kitchen. Due to the lack of internal doors the smoke, fire and heat was able to travel quickly, and the property has suffered serious damage.
“We believe the occupier noticed the fire before it was detected by the smoke alarm, escaped from the property and called 999. This action undoubtedly saved their lives. I would urge everyone to check they have working smoke alarms at home; these should be tested weekly.”
