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Smell Of Smoke

Roft Street
Oswestry

Station ground: Oswestry

Friday, 2 October, 2015 00:40

At 00:40 on Friday, 2 October, 2015, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Smell Of Smoke in Oswestry.

2 fire appliances were mobilised from Oswestry. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Short extension ladder
  • Thermal imaging camera

Smell of smoke coming from 1st floor of property. Thermal imaging camera and short extension ladder in use. Smell of burning found to be plastic casing falling on to light bulb, light fitting removed and advice given to occupier.

The stop message was received at Fri, 10/02/2015 - 01:09

Smoke alarms cost as little as £5 and are available at most DIY stores. It is recommended that smoke alarms should be fitted on the ceiling one per floor and they should be 30cm away from walls or light fittings (Usually top and bottom of stairs). Smoke alarms should be tested weekly by pressing the button to briefly activate the alarm. Change the battery once a year (unless it's a ten year alarm) and gently vacuum the alarm twice a year to remove dust from the sensors.

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.