Pictures shared by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue show how a flat was devastated after an electric blanket caught fire.

Yesterday (November 14) fire crews from Burford, Charlbury and Rewley Road scrambled to a flat in the county after an electric blanket set on fire.

It is believed that the electric blanket was faulty.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service are currently offering free testing of electric blankets ready for the winter.

If your electric blanket has any of the following faults, the fire service recommends that you do not use it and replace it immediately.

  • wear and tear
  • scorch marks
  • loose connections or any damage to the flex
  • the elements are not loose within the blanket, touching or crossing over

You can find out more information here: 365alive.co.uk/cms/content/electric-blankets-0

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

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