A newlywed fire-fighting couple are highlighting the dangers of E-cigarette charges after one started smouldering in their home.

Vicki and Greg Board had just returned from their honeymoon and were cooking dinner at their Tonbridge home when they smelt burning.

It took the pair a few minutes to work out where the smell was coming from but realised it was an E-cigarette charger plugged into the wall.

They quickly unplugged it and took it outside to cool.

Vicki, who is a watch manager at Kent Fire and Rescue Service's Thame-side station, said: "Sadly, in our job we see the devastating effects of fire all too often, so we only leave items charging when we’re at home. Fortunately for us we were there at the time but some people leave things charging while they are away from their homes."

Greg, a crew manager at Dartford fire station, added: "We were very lucky and able to react quickly but others might not be. I dread to think what could’ve happened to our home and possessions.

"The casing around the charger had already started to melt and the device was smouldering, so it wouldn’t have been much longer before it spread to the worktops.

"Please only charge electrical devices when you’re at home and always read and retain the instructions. It’s also vital that you have working smoke alarms in your home, they really are life savers, as they give early warning to a fire."

If you need advice on how to keep your home safe from fire call 0800 923 7000.