Smoke alarms alert Blackpool neighbours to fire danger

Lancashire firefighters have reminded residents of the importance of having smoke alarms fitted.
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Lancashire Fire and Rescue

It comes after two incidents in the same day in which smoke alarms alerted neighbours to problems.

Crews went to Limerick Road, Blackpool, today after a kitchen blaze in a house.

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A neighbour heard the building's smoke alarm going off and raised the alarm. An elderly man was helped to safety.

In another incident in Argosy Avenue, Grange Park, a pan had been left on a stove, setting off the smoke alarm.

A neighbour alerted firefighters, who went to the scene and dealt with the incident.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "Both incidents show the importance of having smoke alarms fitted.

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"Not only will they alert the householder, the alarm will alert neighbours.

"There is no reason not to have one fitted. It's free"

You can call 0800 169 1125 for a free alarm.

Earlier, fire crews from Blackpool and Bispham were called to a property on Chelsea Avenue, Layton.

The fire involved the dishwasher and was quickly extinguished by firefighters used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel.