Mayo Fire Service have issued an important warning about tumble dryers that people will need to bear in mind over the coming wet months.

In a statement released this morning, they reveal that they have been called to a number of houses recently that have been caused by tumble dryers.

They have come to the conclusion that these fires are most likely caused by a large build-up of fluff, which ignites when exposed to the heating elements within the machine.

They are calling on people to make sure remove any build-up of fluff after using their tumble dryer.

We have been called to a number of House Fires recently that were caused by tumble dryers. These fires are most commonly caused by large build-ups of fluff, which ignite when exposed heating elements within the machines.
Make sure to remove any build up of fluff after each use pic.twitter.com/FRaM5mbxmV

— Mayo Fire Service (@MayoFireService) January 19, 2022