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The daughter of a 91-year-old man who died in a house fire is urging people to make sure they have working fire alarms.

Judy Moor’s father Bill Garner was deaf and partially sighted and his family were unaware specially adapted smoke alarms are available and can be installed for those who suffer sight and/or hearing loss.

He died in the street last Tuesday (January 13) after the blaze at his home in James Street, Sheerness, despite attempts by firefighters and paramedics to resuscitate him. He had lived in the house since 1945.

• Video: Judy Moor talks of the importance of making sure you and your loved ones have a suitable smoke alarm - watch above.

Mrs Moor, 63, who lives in nearby Ranelagh Road, said: "He would often have a sleep in the afternoon and I have been told this is when it happened.

"He was deaf, blind in one eye, had a cataract in the other and had very weak legs so he couldn’t move quickly.

"If we can encourage others with elderly relatives to look into specialist smoke alarms that would be a good thing. It may save their life."

Steve Griffiths, KFRS's assistant director of community safety, said: "There are additional packages available for those who would have trouble seeing or hearing a normal alarm. Often a standard smoke alarm would be unsuitable."

~ Find out more about alarms and other safety devices on Kent Fire and Rescue's website >>>

• For the full story, including reaction from neighbours, pick up a copy of this week's Sheerness Times Guardian.