Fire crews tackle tumble dryer fire

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service has urged Island residents to keep tumble dryers fully maintained and regularly serviced.

Firefighters received a call shortly before 6:30am today reporting a fire in a tumble dryer at a property in Ballfurt Road in Port Erin.

Fire and smoke damaged was confined to the room of origin.

The appliance was made safe and crews used a ventilation fan to clear the property of smoke.

Crews left the scene at just after 7am.