‘Faulty’ dehumidifier causes basement fire in Green Street home, Gillingham
Published: 09:06, 10 May 2023
A ‘faulty’ dehumidifier was the likely cause of a fire in a basement.
Firefighters were called to a property in Green Street, Gillingham, on Tuesday (May 9).
Two fire engines attended and the operation started shortly before 2pm, finishing a few minutes past 3pm.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus put the fire out using a hose reel jet.
A high-pressure fan was also used to clear the property of smoke.
No injuries were reported and firefighters believe the cause is to be linked to a fault within a dehumidifier.
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