Dehumidifier blamed for basement blaze at Neath home

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Neath, Morriston and Port Talbot were called to Allister Street at 9.22am on October 9.

The fire broke out in the basement of a four‑storey mid‑terrace house. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to bring the flames under control. Thermal imaging cameras and a positive pressure ventilation fan were then deployed to check for hotspots and clear smoke from the property.

The blaze was confirmed to have been caused accidentally by a dehumidifier that was too small for the size of the room it was placed in, leading it to become overworked and overheated.

Crews left the scene just over an hour later, at 10.23am.

Safety reminder

With colder months approaching, the fire service has urged householders to take care when using dehumidifiers and other electrical appliances.

A spokesperson said the incident highlighted the risks of using a device that is not suitable for the space it is intended to cover. They also stressed the importance of keeping doors closed inside properties, noting that in this case the closed basement door prevented the fire spreading and limited smoke damage to the rest of the home.

Aftermath

Photographs released after the incident show the charred remains of the dehumidifier and extensive fire damage to the basement room, which was left blackened by smoke and flames.

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Fire service issues tumble dryer safety warning after kitchen blaze in Tumble

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) said crews from Tumble Fire Station were called to Derwen Road, Tumble, at 5.16pm on Wednesday 3 September.

The fire was confined to the kitchen table, chairs and flooring, and had been extinguished before firefighters arrived. Crews cooled debris and isolated the property’s tumble dryer. The cause is believed to have been laundry taken from the dryer and placed on the table.

After ensuring the fire was fully out, firefighters carried out a Home Fire Safety Check at the property before leaving the scene at 6.13pm.

Following the incident, MAWWFRS has reminded residents to take extra care when using tumble dryers and other white goods. Safety tips include:

• Never leaving appliances running when you go out or go to bed
• Avoiding overloading tumble dryers or placing items inside that have been used to soak up flammable liquids
• Acting on warning signs such as a burning smell or unusually hot laundry at the end of a cycle

The service says anyone with concerns should have their appliance checked by a qualified professional.

MAWWFRS also offers free Safe and Well Visits in people’s homes, which include fitting and checking smoke alarms, identifying fire hazards, and giving tailored advice on escape plans and fire prevention.

More information on white goods safety and booking a Safe and Well Visit is available on the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service website.

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I don't change my kitchen design that often, and pleasingly haven't had to change many appliances in recent years, but here in the UK I've found it surprisingly hard to find an all white washing machine. Clearly, all black is the 'in colour' for those starting afresh. But why put "arty", I would call ugly, black portholes on all the latest 'white' models - Bosch, AEG, Hotpoint - they all do it. It's a bit like fridge/freezers went all silver a while back. (Don't get me started on "American style" which must be near unsellable now.)

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It seems Microsoft is bringing out a new range of white goods. This article has photos of the washing machine, the microwave, and the fridge freezer.

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