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Firefighters are warning Islanders to make sure that they have a working smoke alarm after the early detection of a fire in a town flat prevented serious damage and risk to the occupiers.
A smoke detector was set off by unattended cooking left in the first floor flat at around 1.45 pm yesterday, and a neighbour called the fire service.
Nine firefighters attended and found the flat heavily smoke logged – they had to use breathing apparatus and a high pressure hose reel to tackle the incident, and a mechanical fan to clear the smoke.
Crew Commander Craig Channing said that the incident highlighted the need for working smoke detectors.
He said: “This incident highlights the importance of how a working smoke detector can alert the occupier, or in this case the neighbour of the property, to a fire in the very early stages to ensure everyone can evacuate the building before a fire takes hold.
“Members of the public are urged to contact the Fire and Rescue Service should they have any questions relating to their family’s’ fire safety at home.”
Pic credit: Jersey Fire and Rescue Service
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