'˜Check smoke alarms weekly' plea after Bilton kitchen fire
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Two Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engines from Rugby were sent to a house in Montague Road at around 7pm on Wednesday, May 31.
Smoke was coming out of the front door but luckily the residents had escaped the property by the time crews arrived, Rugby Fire Station wrote on Facebook.
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Hide AdCrews used two breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet, thermal image camera and PPV fan to clear smoke and extinguish the fire, which was confined to the kitchen.
The Fire Emergency Support Service contacted the homeowner and also provided support at the scene.
“On Wednesday crews from Rugby Fire Station attended a kitchen fire,” the fire station’s Facebook post said.
“On arrival there was smoke issuing from the front door, luckily the residents had escaped the property.
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Hide Ad“Crews wearing breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire using a hose reel and thermal imaging camera.
“Make sure you test your smoke alarms every week to keep you and your loved ones safe.”