Fire service warns about candles after Lutterworth house blaze

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 06:16 · Archive

A candle left burning near a towel caused a house fire that badly damaged a home in Lutterworth on Monday morning. The blaze started in a bedroom at a property on Church Street at about 05:20 GMT. About 80% of the second floor was damaged by the fire, with smoke affecting other parts of the property. All people in the house were accounted for and nobody was injured.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service issued guidance on safe candle use following the incident. The service said candles and tea lights should be kept well away from items that could catch fire and should never be left unattended. Candles should be placed in suitable holders, kept away from draughts and fully extinguished before people leave a room or go to bed.

The service also advised against burning several candles close together, moving a lit candle, or placing candles on plastic surfaces such as televisions. Children and pets should be kept away from naked flames, and candles should never be used as night lights. Firefighters issued the warnings ahead of Halloween and Diwali.

How it is being reported

• Candle warning after home devastated by fireFire officials said the blaze in Lutterworth was caused by a candle being burned near a towel.BBC Leicester · 29 Oct, 06:04
• Warning about candles after blaze inside Lutterworth homeThe fire service has issued a warning about the use of candles after a blaze damaged a home in Lutterworth.Harborough Mail · 28 Oct, 14:09

In this story: Lutterworth · Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service · Church Street

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